An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations.
This bill changes the start date for Pennsylvania's regular antlered deer hunting season to the first Monday after Thanksgiving. It directly affects hunters and wildlife management regulations by establishing a specific calendar date for when the season opens. The change is implemented through an amendment to Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and will take effect 60 days after the bill is signed into law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Game & Fisheries
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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