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Bill to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban Passed by Pennsylvania House

  • The Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1431 on June 11, 2025, to repeal the statewide ban on Sunday hunting with a 131-72 vote, moving the bill to the Senate for consideration.
  • The repeal effort arose because the current ban is a 19th-century blue law seen as outdated, and recent crop damage concerns among farmers shifted prior opposition toward support.
  • Sponsored by Rep. Mandy Steele, the bill would enable the Game Commission to add Sundays to the annual hunting season and increase penalties for trespassing to discourage illegal hunting on private land.
  • Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Game Commission, noted that lifting the ban on Sunday hunting could extend the number of days available for hunting each year, helping to maintain hunter participation. He emphasized the important role hunters play in managing wildlife populations and supporting conservation efforts financially.
  • If enacted, the legislation could aid farmers by controlling wildlife damage and expand sustainable hunting opportunities, though some outdoor groups oppose it citing trail safety and recreation concerns.
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WJAC broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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