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April 7, 2025 | 12:28 PM

Campaign cash flowed to key Pa. lawmakers as hunters launched an offensive to save pigeon shoots

The proposed pigeon shooting ban passed through a Pennsylvania House committee with bipartisan support. Then it stalled, and the lawmaker in charge won’t say why.

By Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA

July 17, 2024 | 9:37 AM

Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands

By Denzel Massaley/WPSU

June 28, 2024 | 8:41 AM

Lawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press

January 12, 2024 | 3:35 PM

If this bill takes off, hunters could use drones to recover game in Pennsylvania

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

December 13, 2023 | 1:40 PM

Pa. introduces new rules for hunters to limit the spread of ‘zombie deer disease.’ Here’s what to know.

Pennsylvania has seen an increase in chronic wasting disease since 2012. While the state has implemented tracking and mitigation efforts, testing is still optional for hunters.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

November 27, 2023 | 3:12 PM