New regs for State Forest...

[Biros]

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FR0092 9/2015
RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 17. PENNSYLVANIA CODE, PART
I
. DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subpart C. STATE FORESTS
CHAPTER 21.
GENERAL PROVISIONS So is it now prohibited to carry under your LCTF on DCNR property?
§ 21.107. Hunting, trapping and shooting.
(a) Hunting a
nd trapping are permitted unless otherwise posted.
(b) Hunting and trapping shall be in accordance with the Game and
Wildlife Code and 58 Pa. Code Part III (relating to Game Commission).
(c) Using a device that is capable of discharging or propelling a
p
rojectile is prohibited except in accordance with the Game and
Wildlife Code and except for target shooting at a location authorized
by the Department.
(d) This section applies to State forest land other than picnic areas

CC PA State Representative Daryl Metcalfe , Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
www.dcnr.state.pa.us
dcnr.state.pa.us



Recieved a reply that carry either open or with LTCF......were still fine but their regulations are confusing.

[Statkowski]

Carrying is okay, but using is somewhat regulated.

At least that's my interpretation.

[Deleted]

I don't see the word possession anywhere in there... just "use".

[alpacaheat]

Yep, I always read the big rules board when I get to a State park and they always say DISCHARGE of a firearm is prohibited, but nothing is said about possession. Dog training is also prohibited.

[Ranger P229]

Yep, I always read the big rules board when I get to a State park and they always say DISCHARGE of a firearm is prohibited, but nothing is said about possession. Dog training is also prohibited.

Here is a link to the Park Regs regarding firearms:
http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/01...1/s11.215.html
The key is subsection 4 regarding "uncased". The bureau of parks sees OC as an uncased device. To be clear, I'm not saying I agree with that, or defending it, just clarifying.

Dog training is fine in any area open to hunting from the day after Labor Day to March 31st. If you have other questions about the rules and regs for the bureau of parks PM me.

[eyecanshoot]

(c) Using a device that is capable of discharging or propelling a
projectile is prohibited except in accordance with the Game and
Wildlife Code and except for target shooting at a location authorized
by the Department.

It is written strangely. Using a device that is capable when they could have left that part out.

(c) Discharging or propelling a
projectile is prohibited except in accordance with the Game and
Wildlife Code and except for target shooting at a location authorized
by the Department.

How do you use a firearm without discharging or propelling a projectile?

[Ranger P229]

It is written strangely. Using a device that is capable when they could have left that part out.

(c) Discharging or propelling a
projectile is prohibited except in accordance with the Game and
Wildlife Code and except for target shooting at a location authorized
by the Department.

How do you use a firearm without discharging or propelling a projectile?

This would also cover paintball guns, airsoft guns, any sort of bow or crossbow, airguns, blowguns, slingshots and anything else that could discharge a projectile.

[LMTguy]

So is pooping in the woods considered discharging or propelling a projectile?

[waiting2burn]

depends on if you are propelling a poop or just letting it ease on out and if your turd is a scary enough to be considered a projectile.

[john9001]

Rules should be written in a language people can understand, but then what would we do with all the lawyers?