Tom Tatum Outdoors: Sunday Hunting Bill Reaches Gov. Shapiro’s Desk

Tom Tatum Outdoors: Sunday hunting bill reaches Gov. Shapiro’s desk

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New bill would repeal Pa.’s Sunday hunting ban

A new bill that would repeal the state’s Sunday hunting ban has been sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk. 'It’s long overdue,' a hunter said.

Law repealing centuries-old Sunday hunting ban nears the finish line

Not everybody wants to lift the ban.

Pennsylvania Is Finally About to Legalize Sunday Hunting. Here's Why Some Lawmakers Are Still Opposed

A Pennsylvania law that has prohibited hunting on Sundays for more than 150 years could soon be eliminated, as legislation overturning the state’s Sunday hunting ban awaits the governor’s final signature. Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign the bill into law during a ceremony on Wednesday, according to the bill’s lead sponsor, House Rep. Mandy Steele (D-Cheswick).  “I did get a call from his team that we’re going to do the signing,” Steele tells Out…

New bill would repeal Pa.'s Sunday hunting ban

Jul. 7—Anglers have been able to fish on Sundays in Pennsylvania for nearly 90 years.

Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Bill to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban

HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation to fully repeal Pennsylvania’s longstanding Sunday hunting ban has cleared its final legislative hurdle and now awaits the governor’s signature. House Bill 1431, introduced by Rep. Mandy Steele (D-Allegheny), passed the House of Representatives on June 11 and the Senate last week before returning to the House for a concurrence vote on June 30. The bill was approved by a margin of 142-61 and presented to the governor …