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If you believe the prohibition on Sunday Hunting in PA needs to be removed from our Game Law....here's your chance to take action. Attend this meeting. Let our lawmakers see how much support is out there for this change. We'll let them know we do vote....and we'll vote out those who won't support this change.

Please join me at 2001 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg PA on Sunday at 1pm. If you want the PGC to have the authority to review what/when might be hunted on Sunday, you need to make this commitment. If you don't attend....this may not succeed. We need you there!!

It would be nice if the legislature was not making rules for the Commission but I do like a system of checks and balances. I just wish they worked as a team with a common goal instead of the legislature trying to dictate what the PGC should do.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us//cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?chamber=S&SPick=20170&cosponId=25820

Do we now have your support? Ed

At this time the PA Senate Bill 1202 is in committee and has support. Hopefully people act and contact not only their own state Senators and Congressmen, BUT VERY IMPORTANTLY contact the office of both the Senate Majority and Minority leaders. I will be putting up links to all of these people. I will also soon write a form letter that you can copy cut and paste if you find that easier. I also think it is important to CALL, EMAIL and send actual letter through the US post. Voicing your support for Senate Bill 1202.

This Senate bill was introduced by Daniel Laughlin (R) from Erie, but it is ALSO co-sponsored by Senator James Brewster (D) from Pittsburgh Area and Senator Sarif Street (D) from Philly. So BOTH REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRAT SUPPORT.

This Bill has plenty of Support in the Senate but it must first get out of Committee. The pressure MUST MUST MUST be turned up on the Senators in the State Game and Fisheries Committee. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/cteeInfo/index.cfm?Code=11&CteeBody=S

SPECIFICALLY the CHAIR of that committee. Patrick J. Stefano. Stefano is a Republican and a MAJOR roadblock to this Bill coming out of committee and brought to the General Assembly. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/senate_bio.cfm?id=1697

There was a spokesman from the Tom Wolf administration that explained the Governor also supports this bill. Wolf will definitely Sign this Bill.

The NRA was there as well as NUMEROUS hunting organizations.

THERE IS PLENTY OF SUPPORT FOR THIS BILL. WE - The Citizens of PA- JUST HAVE TO DO THE LEG WORK.

Senate Bill 1202 http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/BillInfo.cfm?syear=2017&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1202

Hunters United for Sunday Hunting (HUSH) INFO WHAT CAN YOU DO. https://huntersforsundayhunting.blogspot.com/2018/09/what-actions-you-can-take-how-you-can.html?m=1

Senate Bill 1202 is in committee, It is important to contact your PA State Senators and let them know this is an important issue. It is not just about our own hunting passion, providing more time to get youth involved in hunting, it is about economic growth, and financial support for our North American Conservation model. We all know that non-hunters also benefit from our Hunting conservation. It is important to participate in the idea of popular sovereignty and make sure our elected leaders hear our voices on this issue.

FIND YOUR SENATOR. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/...ourlegislator/

He is the Chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee where Bill 1202 now resides HE MUST be Convinced to move this bill out of Committee.

Senator Patrick Stefano Senate Box 203032 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3032 Room: 169 Main Capitol (717) 787-7175 [email protected]

Specifically, contact the office of Senator Patrick Stefano, Senate Box 203032 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3032 Room: 169 Main Capitol (717) 787-7175 [email protected]

Regardless of where you are in PA, even if he is not the Senator from your district. He is the Chair of the Committee and he must be persuaded to move the Bill forward- out of Committee and before the General Assembly.

Another persuasive tactic would be to to contact the NRA-ILA at the link below. https://www.nraila.org/contact-nra-ila/

Stefano is a Republican from a Rural Area of PA and I am sure he has an NRA rating and Endorsement. The NRA is in favor of Sunday Hunting and if Stefano is in direct conflict with this policy of the NRA, I am sure they could adjust his NRA rating and endorsement.

copy of my email to the NRA/ILA---- What is the NRA-ILA doing to support Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 1202? Which would remove the Prohibition on Sunday Hunting in PA. This Bill is Sponsored by PA Senator Daniel Laughlin. It is currently in the PA Senate Game and Fisheries Committee. This Committee is Chaired by Republican Senator Patrick J. Stefano. He seems to be the major roadblock to getting this bill out of Committee and presented to the General assembly. The NRA is in favor of expanding opportunities to hunt and increase hunter recruitment and in favor of Sunday Hunting in PA. Please inform PA State Senator Patrick J. Stefano of the NRA's position on Sunday Hunting and encourage him to help PA hunters expand Hunting opportunities and increase hunter recruitment by supporting PA Senate Bill 1202.

Thank you for your time. ;)

I am a registered Republican in the State of Pennsylvania, a member of the NRA and a PA Hunter.

It has come to my attention that you may not be in full Support of Senator Daniel Laughlin's Bill #1202 which would remove the Legislative Prohibition of Sunday Hunting. I am writing you to ask you reconsider your position and allow this Bill to get out of Committee and presented to the General Assembly of the Senate for a Vote. In your role as the Chair of the Senate State Game and Fish Committee, my hope is that you will do what is in the best interests of ALL Pennsylvanians and that would be to support this bill. I will be vigorously encouraging every Pennsylvanian to contact your office to make sure you understand that the vast majority of people in PA are in favor of allowing the PA Game Commission to determine when hunting can and should occur.

I will also be contacting the NRA and ask that they make their position on Sunday Hunting clear to you and review their NRA Report Card Rating as well as any endorsement that they might be giving a PA Republican representing a rural district where the views of the NRA are highly regarded.

I eagerly await your reply and hope you are willing to assist Senator Laughlin in Getting PA Senate Bill #1202 OUT of committee and before the General Assembly.

Do what is right for the People and Economy of PA sir.

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As you are likely aware, Senate Bill 1202 currently is under the consideration of the Senate Committee on Game and Fisheries, to which it was referred on June 11, 2018. I recognize that hunting has a long history in Pennsylvania, and that many would like to see our law changed to permit its practice on Sundays, but there are others who wish to maintain Sunday as a day for nature enthusiasts to enjoy the other aspects of our beautiful woodlands, such as hiking and sightseeing. Should I have the opportunity to vote on this legislation I will weigh these positions as I consider the legislation.

Again, thank you for contacting me about this issue. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way.

Sincerely yours, Senator Jay Costa, Jr. 43rd District JC/jlg

Perhaps Senator Costa would like to answer the question as to how many of the "others who wish to maintain Sunday as a day for nature enthusiasts to enjoy the other aspects of our beautiful woodlands, such as hiking and sightseeing" have purchased a hunting license to maintain the game lands that the license fees from hunters have purchased. Burns me up.

Hello senator costa, Thank you for your time. A few things that I would like to point out. In the vast majority of states hunting on Sunday is legal. Are there no nature enthusiasts in those states? The Gameland system in place in Pennsylvania was bought and paid for by hunting license fees. While I have no objections to nature enthusiasts enjoying them it should be noted that hunting is the primary reason these woodlands exist.

As per my understanding, the passage of this bill does not guarantee that Sunday hunting will become possible. What it does is permit the Pennsylvania Game Commission to manage it as they see fit. The PGC is tasked with managing wildlife in Pennsylvania. I believe such a decision should be in their hands, not the PA Legislature, many of which have no interest, connection or expertise in such areas.

Again, thank you for your time. I do appreciate that you took the time to read and respond.

PS On Monday, I emailed my position to both of my PA House and PA Senate leaders and asked for their thoughts on the subject. Haven't heard back from them yet.

November 8, 2018 Dear : Thank you for your recent message regarding Sunday hunting which would repeal Section 2303 of Title 34 of the Game and Wildlife Code to allow limited hunting on Sundays on State Game Lands. I always appreciate hearing from my constituents regarding their thoughts on important pieces of legislation before the Senate. This bill would have allowed two Sundays during the combined antler and antlerless deer seasons for hunting white-tailed deer on State Game Lands and another Sunday during the statewide black bear season for hunting black bear on State Game Lands.

Senate Bill 1081 was introduced and referred to the Senate Game & Fisheries Committee on March 20, 2018. However, this bill never made it out of committee. Because the bill was not approved by the House and Senate before the end of the Session year, it will have to be reintroduced during next year’s Session.

As a strong supporter of the Pennsylvania’s hunting traditions and second amendment rights, I have listened to many constituents voice their concerns both for and against this bill. Should we consider these bills in the full Senate, I appreciate knowing your position.

I will review this piece of legislation carefully and take into consideration the opinions of constituents such as yourself before I make a final decision. As Chairman of the Game and Fisheries committee, I intend to hold a series of public hearings on this issue and bring groups on both sides of the issue together to discuss how we resolve it once and for all. Again, thank you for taking the time to reach out to me. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me again. Sincerely, PAT STEFANO 32nd DISTRICT

Dear Thomas:

Thank you for your message regarding Senator Laughlin’s Senate Bill 1202 that that would authorize the Game Commission to allow for hunting on Sundays. I always appreciate knowing the views of my constituents regarding legislation that I may have the opportunity to consider.

Currently, this prohibition is the only game management decision that the legislature has put into statute. This language would change that by leaving all hunting management decisions to the Game Commission.

In addition, this legislation would amend the Pennsylvania Game Code to address the offense of trespass while hunting. It would make the violation a primary offense as well as increase the penalties. By amending the Game Code, it makes the language similar to that of Agricultural Trespass in the Crimes Code, but with more suitable summary and misdemeanor penalties. Also, by making trespassing while hunting a primary offense, it will be enforceable by Wildlife Conservation Officers, as well as other law enforcement. As a strong supporter of the Pennsylvania’s hunting traditions and second amendment rights, I have listened to many constituents voice their concerns both for and against this bill. I believe a compromise is possible between both sides of this issue and as Chairman of the Game and Fisheries Committee, I have worked to find that compromise. Unfortunately, we were not able to find that compromise during this legislative session.

Due to the ending of the legislative term, this bill will have to be reintroduced next year to receive further consideration. I will review this piece of legislation carefully and take into consideration the opinions of constituents such as yourself before I make a final decision. If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

PAT STEFANO 32nd DISTRICT PS/bkt

P.S. I provide regular updates on legislative activity on Facebook and Twitter. Links to these resources and my email newsletter are available on my website, www.senatorstefano.com.

Extending the Archery Season would take the same effort but you would contact the PGC instead. I plan on Doing both!!!

It is fine to make posts on this web site and on facebook and all over the internet, but we are basically preaching to the choir. We need to do more than just blow off steam and post comments. We need to act!!! and actually influence the decision makers. Direct your energy where it will be most effective.

PA State Senators and Representatives for Sunday Hunting. PGC for Longer Season!