sunday-hunting

Wolf signs bills raising tobacco purchase age to 21, allowing Sunday hunting

BY: - November 27, 2019

In a flurry of pre-holiday activity, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed a host of bills into law on Wednesday. But Pennsylvanians will want to take note of at least two that make some major changes to existing state statute. Wolf signed a bill raising the tobacco purchasing age for most Pennsylvanians from the current 18 […]

Bill that allows hunting in Pennsylvania on three Sundays a year is closer to reaching Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk

BY: - October 30, 2019

The bill pitted rural lawmakers, hoping to keep countrysides clear of orange vested hunters for at least one day a week, against the National Rifle Association and pro-hunting groups.

Hunting in Pennsylvania on (some) Sundays moves closer to reality, as state House committee gives the OK

BY: - October 21, 2019

The measure, passed by the state Senate in June, was advanced Monday by the Pennsylvania House Game & Fisheries Committee in a 20-4 vote.

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Pennsylvania doesn’t need to allow Sunday hunting. This is why | Opinion

BY: - September 15, 2019

By Vince Phillips As expected, a Sept. 10 House Game & Fisheries Committee hearing on whether to allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania showed strong contrasts between proponents and those seeking to preserve the status quo ban. The Pennsylvania State Grange continues to oppose Sunday hunting consistently since our members voted for that position more than […]