An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for the offense of unlawful devices and methods.

Summary

The bill adds an exception to Pennsylvania's unlawful devices law, letting licensed hunters use bait on private property that the Game Commission designates. It applies when the baiting is for disease control, habitat protection, or other purposes the commission approves, or when a special permit is issued. This clarifies when baiting is legal and helps wildlife managers address problem deer.

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