Pennsylvania House Bill 741 Authorizes Senior License Holders to Harvest Certain Antlered Deer

Original title: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking, providing for harvesting of certain antlered deer by senior license holders.

Last action · March 3, 2025: Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 3, 2025Sponsors: David Maloney and 11 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania senior hunting license holders are authorized to harvest an antlered deer featuring two or more s on one antler or a spike at least three inches in length. Any conflicting regulations or rules are upon immediate enactment.

Who It Would Affect

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senior license holders

Senior license holders gain explicit authorization to harvest antlered deer meeting specific point or spike length criteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to harvest an antlered deer under this bill?

Senior license holders in Pennsylvania are eligible.

What are the specific antler criteria for deer that can be harvested under this measure?

The deer must have two or more s on one antler or a spike three or more inches in length.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Mar 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 3, 2025

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