Message from the Executive Director, Kevin Askew, Hunters United for Sunday Hunting
Governor Tom Wolf has officially signed Senate Bill 147 into law. Amending Title 34 Game Law to allow for additional Sunday hunting opportunity as follows:
- One day of Sunday hunting shall be instituted by the commission during the deer rifle season.
- One day of Sunday hunting shall be instituted by the commission during the Statewide deer archery season.
- One day of Sunday hunting as determined by the commission shall be instituted by the commission.
Many of you will understand the historic significance and what an incredible leap in the right direction this is for hunter-conservation in Pennsylvania. Though this is not perfect and more work is needed it is definitely a step forward to correct a 337-year-old antiquated blue law.
Thank you Governor Wolf for signing Senate Bill 147 into law. Your signature helps bring Pa. wildlife management into the 21st Century standards.
For all of you who have been involved with this Hunters United for Sunday Hunting. It is your dedication and tenacity that has made this happen. Please take pride in that. Many have failed before us. In March of 2018 we set out on a new course to bring Sunday hunting to Pa. You all have participated in history. You all have been a tremendous influence that affected Governor Wolf’s signature. For that be proud and start telling the story of how Sunday hunting prohibition came to an end in Pa.
We are just getting started. This fight to bring Sunday hunting opportunity is much larger than any person or organization. It is based on our principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
You have my commitment that Hunters United for Sunday Hunting will continue in our mission to bring full regulatory authority to the Pa. Game Commission. I ask that everyone stay engaged, involved and continue the journey with us. Most of all, take time to reflect, understand and think about what November 21, 2019 means for the future of hunting in Pennsylvania.
Sincerely;
Kevin B. Askew
Hunters United for Sunday Hunting
