Pennsylvania: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: Many states have antiquated knife laws that criminalize the possession of automatic knives. These knives are useful tools for the outdoor industry, particularly hunters and anglers, as well as the first responder community. The introduction of this legislation is a positive step towards expanding the …
Knife Reform Legislation Introduced in Pennsylvania Read More »
Contact: Nick Lewis, Mid-Atlantic States Coordinator Highlights Why it Matters: The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) serves as the lead regulatory agency for wildlife in the state, working in conjunction with the sportsmen’s community to conserve wildlife species. The PGC Board of Game Commissioners (Board) is the governing body for the PGC and are responsible for …
Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners Backs Sportsmen’s Efforts During Latest Meeting Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator For most sportsmen and women, the end of November conjures thoughts of gathering with family members and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving and sharing stories from successes afield. While this is most often the case, Pennsylvania’s sporting community had something else on its mind: Sunday …
Keystone Moment for Pennsylvania’s Sportsmen and Women Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator A historic day is quickly approaching for Pennsylvania’s sportsmen and women, as hunters will be able to head afield for the first authorized Sunday hunting opportunity on November 15. Thanks in large part to a valiant, decades-long legislative campaign, during which the Congressional Sportsmen’s …
Contact: Brent Miller, Northeastern States Senior Director and States Program Team Administrator On September 26, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved regulations to allow handheld and firearms-mounted thermal and night-vision optics for furbearer hunting. This regulatory change was made possible due to the passage of HB 1188 which was supported by numerous members of the bipartisan …
Night-Vision Optics Approved for Furbearer Hunting in Pennsylvania Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On August 18, Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Jim Brewster and Daniel Laughlin were among numerous other bipartisan legislators to propose Senate Bill 1266 (SB 1266) – legislation that recognizes the significant financial challenges that businesses and organizations have been experiencing as a …
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator July 10 marked a significant date for anglers and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) in the Keystone State, as House Bill 808 (HB 808) was effectuated into law, authorizing the PFBC the regulatory power to set license, permit, and tag fees. HB 808 …
Victory for Angling Community in Pennsylvania, PFBC to Regulate Fishing License Fees Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States and States Program Administrator On July 1, Governor Tom Wolf, a Member of the bipartisan Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed HB 1188 into law. The Governor’s approval of the bill, which was supported by many members of the bipartisan and bicameral Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, follows strong bipartisan votes …
Pennsylvania: GSC Member Governor Wolf Signs Hunting Technology Bill Read More »
Contact: Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States & States Program Administrator On June 23, the Pennsylvania Senate voted 48-1 in favor of House Bill 1188 (HB 1188) – legislation that would allow for the use of night vision, thermal optics, and similar devices for nighttime hunting of predators. The bill is cosponsored by numerous members …
Pennsylvania: Nighttime Hunting of Predators May See Technological Improvements Read More »
