A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Pennsylvania has introduced Senate Bill 1244 to move the start of firearms deer season back to the first Monday after Thanksgiving, arguing the current Saturday opener has hurt rural economies and longstanding hunting traditions.
Sponsored by Sens. Gene Yaw and Lisa Boscola, the proposal seeks to restore what supporters say was a key economic boost for small businesses and community groups, while critics remain divided on whether the change would benefit hunters statewide.
