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SB 533

An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for license requirements; and, in special licenses and permits, further providing for regulated hunting grounds permits.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 18 co-sponsors

SB 533 modifies Pennsylvania hunting license requirements and regulated hunting ground permits, but specific regulatory changes remain unclear from available legislative documentation.

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Bill Summary · SB 533

Legislative bill overview

SB 533 modifies Pennsylvania's hunting and furtaking license requirements and updates regulations governing regulated hunting grounds permits. The bill amends Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to clarify or expand licensing rules and permitting procedures for designated hunting areas.

Why is this important

Hunting licenses and regulated hunting grounds are significant for Pennsylvania's wildlife management, revenue generation, and outdoor recreation economy. Changes to these requirements affect hunters, landowners, the Pennsylvania Game Commission's operations, and conservation funding mechanisms that depend on license sales.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's summary doesn't specify what license requirements change or how—making it difficult to assess whether changes expand access, increase costs, or alter eligibility criteria
  • Regulated grounds permits: Modifications to how hunting grounds are regulated could affect private landowners, hunting clubs, and public access opportunities, but the specific changes aren't detailed
  • Economic and equity impacts: Without knowing if fees increase, licensing becomes easier/harder, or access shifts, stakeholders cannot determine effects on affordability or participation equity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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