Pennsylvania HB1659 amends hunting regulations to establish junior hunter projects and a mentored hunter season.

Pennsylvania HB1659 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to mandate the Pennsylvania Game Commission to initiate, implement, and administer junior hunter projects and a mentored hunter season. These initiatives aim to increase and sustain interest in hunting among young persons and mentored adults. The bill also establishes a seven-day mentoring season immediately following the regular firearms deer season, during which individuals with a valid hunting license may hunt deer and small game species if accompanied by a mentor.

Pennsylvania HB1659 amends hunting regulations to establish junior hunter projects and a mentored hunter season.

Pennsylvania HB1659 amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to mandate the Pennsylvania Game Commission to initiate, implement, and administer junior hunter projects and a mentored hunter season. These initiatives aim to increase and sustain interest in hunting among young persons and mentored adults. The bill also establishes a seven-day mentoring season immediately following the regular firearms deer season, during which individuals with a valid hunting license may hunt deer and small game species if accompanied by a mentor.