The adopted changes are effective upon final publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.įor further information regarding these changes, contact David E. The adopted changes should not result in additional cost or paperwork. Those opposing focused on crossbows not being true archery equipment and that, if permitted in archery seasons, crossbow use would attract many unskilled hunters afield. Those supporting voiced many reasons for supporting crossbows, headed by ease of use by those with some physical handicap. Individuals wishing to hunt deer, bear or elk using a crossbow may be affected by these amendments.Ī total of 94 comments were received with regard to these amendments. The adopted changes will allow the use of crossbows during the regular firearms deer season Statewide, and during bear and elk seasons. The changes were adopted under this authority. Section 2102(d) of the code authorizes the Commision to promulgate regulations stipulating the type of firearms and ammunition and other devices which may be used, the manner in which and the location where the devices may be used, the species the devices may be used for and the season when the devices may be used. Section 2102(b)(1) of the code (relating to regulations) authorizes the Commission to promulgate regulations relating to seasons and bag limits for hunting or furtaking and the number and types of devices and equipment allowed. The Commission has adopted changes expanding the use of crossbows to include their use during the regular firearms deer season Statewide, and to hunt bear and elk during their respective seasons. The Commission has allowed hunters in the special regulations areas to use crossbows with a draw weight between 125 and 200 pounds to take deer during the firearms deer seasons. The Commission is changing §§ 141.1, 141.41 and 141.43 to make crossbows with a draw weight between 125 and 200 pounds lawful for hunting deer during the regular firearms deer season Statewide, and for hunting bear and elk during the appropriate seasons. Notice of proposed rulemaking was published at 32 Pa.B. (relating to the Game and Wildlife Code) (code). These amendments were adopted under the authority of 34 Pa.C.S. To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its July 28, 2002, meeting, adopted the following changes:Īmend § 141.1 (relating to special regulations areas) by making crossbows lawful for hunting deer during the Statewide regular firearms season in the special regulations areas § 141.41 (relating to general) by making it unlawful to hunt deer, bear or elk with a crossbow that does not have a draw weight between 125 and 200 pounds, and to allow crossbows to be used to hunt with during the regular firearms season for deer and § 141.43 (relating to deer) to require persons hunting deer during the archery seasons Statewide to have a valid disabled persons crossbow permit to take deer with a crossbow except during the Statewide regular firearms season for deer. 02-1674 RULES AND REGULATIONS GAME COMMISSION
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