Sunday Hunting Ban Nearly Lifted; Legislators Send Bill to Gov. Shapiro
- Pennsylvania General Assembly approved House Bill 1431 to repeal the 1873 blue law ban on Sunday hunting, now awaiting Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature.
- Dating to 1873, Pennsylvania’s blue laws barred Sunday hunting, impacting rural residents’ schedules and facing nearly a decade of failed repeal efforts.
- 2024 hunting licenses generated $41.9 million, with increased trespass penalties and Farm Bureau support for landowner protections.
- If signed by Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Game Commission may open Sundays, boosting hunting participation and tourism, supporters say.
- Beyond reinstating Sundays, the repeal modernizes blue laws, authorizes additional hunting days, with implementation pending approval by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Pa. General Assembly OKs Sunday hunting
By Christopher Doyle, The Citizens’ Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Legislators have given the coup de grace to one of the commonwealth’s remaining blue laws. The General Assembly voted Monday to repeal the prohibition on Sunday hunting. While the commonwealth has long made allowances for coyote and fox hunts on Sundays and other exceptions, the new legislation authorizes the state Game Commission to designate additional Sundays free for hunting as it …

Bill expanding Sunday hunting clears Pa. General Assembly, goes to governor
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania General Assembly finalized legislation to lift restrictions on Sunday hunting, sending the measure to the governor’s office to sign into law.

Pennsylvania on its way to lifting Sunday hunting ban
(The Center Square) - At long last, it looks like Pennsylvania’s prohibition of Sunday hunting will end.
Texas Hunters Gain Access to Over 10,000 New Acres in 2025
OutdoorHub Texas Hunters Gain Access to Over 10,000 New Acres in 2025 Texas hunters are celebrating a landmark expansion of public hunting opportunities as the state adds five new properties totaling more than 10,000 acres to its already impressive Public Hunting Program. The additions mark a significant milestone in the Lone Star State’s commitment to providing accessible outdoor recreation for residents and visitors alike. Record-Breaking Expa…
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