HB 2294
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for elk hunting licenses.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the process for obtaining elk hunting licenses in Pennsylvania. It changes the current system, which allows hunters to submit multiple applications, to a random drawing system. The drawing will be held at the Elk Country Visitor Center in Benezette, and licenses will be awarded through this process. The changes are intended to ensure a more equitable distribution of elk hunting licenses.
Key provisions
- Establishes a random drawing process for elk hunting licenses.
- The drawing will be conducted at the Elk Country Visitor Center.
- Hunters can only submit one application per license year.
- The commission will announce license awards at the Elk Country Visitor Center.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania hunters
- Elk hunters
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission
Notable changes
- Replaces the previous system of multiple application submissions with a random drawing.
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