HB 2311
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, further providing for prohibited devices and methods.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s hunting laws to specifically address prohibited devices and methods. It restricts the use of automatic and semiautomatic firearms during big game hunting, with a limited exception for individuals who have suffered an amputation or lost the use of one or both hands. The amendment clarifies the regulations regarding firearms used while hunting big game animals, excluding wild turkey.
Key provisions
- Restricts the use of automatic and semiautomatic firearms during big game hunting.
- Specifies that only semiautomatic firearms modified to hold one shell and no more than five in a magazine are permitted for individuals with amputations or loss of hand function.
- Excludes wild turkey from the restrictions on firearms.
- Updates Section 2322(a)(2) of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Who is affected
- Big game hunters in Pennsylvania
- Individuals who hunt big game animals (excluding wild turkey)
- Firearms manufacturers and distributors
Notable changes
- Clarifies the use of semiautomatic firearms in big game hunting regulations.
- Creates an exception for individuals with amputations or loss of hand function.
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Cosponsors
Jacob Banta
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