Sunday Hunting legislation proposed

[soberbyker]

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Representative Mandy Steele

D

House District 33

Memo

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Some of Pennsylvania*s surrounding states permit hunters to hunt and trap on Sundays. Yet, the Commonwealth still upholds its outdated *blue law* that prohibits the practice. This law is at odds with current values and lifestyles. Hence, we should promote more flexible hunting schedules by allowing Sunday hunting and furtaking.

With this in mind, I plan to introduce legislation to repeal the current Sunday prohibition on hunting and furtaking the Commonwealth. Removing this provision of statute will:

• Expand recreational opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters and trappers.
• Boost wildlife conservation efforts through increased engagement.
• Enhance economic activity in Pennsylvania*s rural areas.
• Increase revenue collected from the issuance of hunting licenses.
• More accurately reflect today*s modern values, making Pennsylvania an attractive destination for sportsmen and sportswomen.

Although the Commonwealth has slowly moved to allow limited permissions, fully repealing this prohibition would maximize the benefits rendering continual hunting schedule and regulation adjustments unnecessary. This is a companion to Senator Laughlin*s Senate Bill 67.

This measure not only supports sportspersons, but bolsters the state*s economy. Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation in support of Pennsylvania hunters.

House Bill 1431
2025-2026 Regular Session

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1431

[Here4now]

Circulated By

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Representative Mandy Steele

D

House District 33

Memo

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Some of Pennsylvania*s surrounding states permit hunters to hunt and trap on Sundays. Yet, the Commonwealth still upholds its outdated *blue law* that prohibits the practice. This law is at odds with current values and lifestyles. Hence, we should promote more flexible hunting schedules by allowing Sunday hunting and furtaking.

With this in mind, I plan to introduce legislation to repeal the current Sunday prohibition on hunting and furtaking the Commonwealth. Removing this provision of statute will:

• Expand recreational opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters and trappers.
• Boost wildlife conservation efforts through increased engagement.
• Enhance economic activity in Pennsylvania*s rural areas.
• Increase revenue collected from the issuance of hunting licenses.
• More accurately reflect today*s modern values, making Pennsylvania an attractive destination for sportsmen and sportswomen.

Although the Commonwealth has slowly moved to allow limited permissions, fully repealing this prohibition would maximize the benefits rendering continual hunting schedule and regulation adjustments unnecessary. This is a companion to Senator Laughlin*s Senate Bill 67.

This measure not only supports sportspersons, but bolsters the state*s economy. Please join me in co-sponsoring this legislation in support of Pennsylvania hunters.

House Bill 1431
2025-2026 Regular Session

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1431

All Dems? Nevertheless, without getting into the controversy of Sunday hunting, trapping on Sundays has always been legal.

[RockIsland]

All Dems? Nevertheless, without getting into the controversy of Sunday hunting, trapping on Sundays has always been legal.

Probably just going against blue laws or anything having to do with non-Mooselimb religion.

Having said that, I'm all for it despite Ma Tradition.

[esh21167]

In before devolving into the 'Saturday first day of deer season is bad' whinefest.

But I agree. I just don't get it. You can't hunt, and it's very difficult to buy a car on a Sunday because very, very few tag places are open.

[cdi]

Muh traditions!
- shooting off fireworks and whatever else the night before.
-Aggravating the shit out of everyone within ear shot.
-Getting blind drunk and going out on stand to make awesome Sound Shots.

The list of dangerous inconsiderate fudd activity is endless. What we really need is a fudd tag.

[bigandy1966]

Muh traditions!
- shooting off fireworks and whatever else the night before.
-Aggravating the shit out of everyone within ear shot.
-Getting blind drunk and going out on stand to make awesome Sound Shots.

The list of dangerous inconsiderate fudd activity is endless. What we really need is a fudd tag.

You guys sound like a hoot to hunt with.