pa deer season

At the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce, we strive to keep our members and community informed about legislation that could affect our economy, culture, and way of life. One such proposal currently in discussion is House Bill 1659, a bipartisan bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that could change the way regular firearms deer season is scheduled across the state. Under current rules, the regular firearms deer season opens statewide on the Saturday after Thanksgiving—a change made by the PA Game Commission in 2019. Before that, the opener had traditionally been the Monday after Thanksgiving, with the intent to give hunters more time to prepare, travel, and enjoy time at camp. House Bill 1659 proposes a geographically split start to the season: The goal is to offer a compromise: honor tradition in the north, while maintaining expanded access for weekend hunters in the south. Possible Pros & Cons From the Hunter’s Perspective: Potential Benefits of Saturday Opener: Potential Concerns: From the Local Business Perspective: Potential Benefits of Saturday Opener: Potential Concerns: We Want to Hear From You! Do you own or work for a business affected by hunting season? Are you a hunter with strong feelings about the opener? We want to know: Please share your input! Your thoughts will help us better understand how this legislation could affect our area and assist in representing your voice in ongoing conversations.