HR 468
A Resolution 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.
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Bill overview
This resolution urges Pennsylvania’s municipal governments, farmers, landowners, and residents to increase public hunting opportunities and utilize existing deer management programs offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. It highlights concerns about deer-vehicle collisions, agricultural damage, ecological impacts, and public health risks associated with overabundant deer populations. The resolution specifically encourages municipalities to open suitable public lands for hunting and supports the use of programs like the Deer Management Assistance Program and agricultural deer control permits.
Key provisions
- Urges municipal governments to open or maintain suitable public lands for lawful public hunting.
- Encourages farmers and landowners to utilize Pennsylvania Game Commission programs for deer control.
- Asks residents to support lawful deer management by permitting hunting access.
- Promotes cooperation with municipal and Pennsylvania Game Commission programs.
- Specifically mentions the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) and Agricultural Deer Control Program.
Who is affected
- Municipal governments in Pennsylvania
- Farmers and agricultural producers in Pennsylvania
- Landowners in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Pennsylvania Residents
Notable changes
- The resolution emphasizes expanding access to hunting on public and private lands.
- It promotes the use of political subdivision deer control permits.
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