FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/DISTRIBUTION
Hunters United for Sunday Hunting would like to take the time and thank all the members of the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives who voted YEA in passing and bring Senate Bill 431 the Authorizing the Sale of Antlerless Deer Licenses Through the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing System into law.
Special congratulations to Senator Dan Laughlin for introducing this bill and to Senator Scott Martin, Senator Mike Regan, Senator Patrick J. Stefano, Senator James R. Brewster, and Senator Ryan P. Aument for being sponsors and helping other legislators understand the importance of bringing the antlerless tag purchasing system up to standard for the 21st Century.
The passing of SB431 not only updates the purchasing system it also helps keep nearly one million dollars in conservation where it belongs. With the updating system sums of money are no longer being lost to county treasurers. This not only helps hunter-conservationists it helps all who enjoy wildlife in the Commonwealth. As you know the Pennsylvania Game Commission receives no tax revenue for its operations as they continue to manage the 480 species of wildlife in the state.
There is much work to do to maintain the world’s most successful wildlife management model the North American Model of Wildlife Management. You as politicians play a role in that by updating laws that govern hunting and fishing accordingly. The overwhelming support in both chambers indicates an interest and understanding that times have changed and so must laws. Please continue the hard work of updating and changing many of the outdated laws that govern conservation. It is definitely a cause and effort that is needed and well worth it.
Though too numerous to mention by name everyone that voted YEA for this deserves a handshake and congratulations. Please accept this letter as just that. A handshake for a job well done.
Thanks for all that you have done in the legislative process and for allowing SB431 to become law. Hunters will definitely enjoy the fruits of your labor come the 2023-24 hunting season.
Sincerely;
Hunters United for Sunday Hunting, Executive Director, Kevin B. Askew
