H.R.468

Urging municipal governments and encouraging farmers, landowners and residents throughout Pennsylvania to open their lands to public hunting and make greater use of existing deer management programs and permits available through the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Introduced·4/8/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HR468 urges municipal governments and encourages farmers, landowners, and residents to open their lands to public hunting and use deer.

Pennsylvania HR468 encourages municipal governments, farmers, landowners, and residents to open their lands to public hunting and utilize existing deer management programs. The resolution highlights the benefits of lawful hunting access, such as reducing deer-related nuisances, agricultural damage, and public health concerns like Lyme disease. It also emphasizes the effectiveness of hunting in managing deer populations and urges cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission's programs, including the Deer Management Assistance Program and the Agricultural Deer Control Program.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Game & Fisheries: PN3149, Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

9:00 AM

Game & Fisheries (h) Hearing

History

Jun 16

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Apr 14

House

Reported as committed

Apr 8

House

Referred to Game & Fisheries