Sunday hunting assigned a bill number in Pennsylvania

Sunday hunting legislation has been assigned a bill number in Pennsylvania.  House Bill 1760 is sponsored by state Representative John Evans (R-5).

The prohibition on Sunday hunting is an old blue law left on the books in just a handful of states. Hunters pump millions of dollars into habitat restoration and conservation and they are primarily responsible for healthy ecosystems throughout Pennsylvania.

Many hunters cannot introduce their children or friends to hunting because Saturday is their only opportunity, and they are competing with the numerous organized sports and other activities. The addition of an extra day in the field increases a person’s available time to enjoy our hunting heritage. This will invigorate essential hunter recruitment and retention efforts. Sunday hunting will also bring a much-needed economic boost to rural areas.