Groups continue fighting Sunday hunting ban

Posted on: March 2, 2015 | Bob Frye | Comments

Have you been out and about at all this snowy, icy winter and found yourself stuck, your tires just spinning?
Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting advocates must feel the same way. They haven’t been able to get much traction either. Lawmakers, some might say intimidated by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, have failed to act to repeal the Sunday hunting ban.
But those proponents aren’t giving up.
The National Rifle Association Institute to Legislative Action, among others, is continuing to work to get Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting repealed. It recently sent an email blast out to members and other interested people, urging them to sign its new online petition.
“The majority of states across America allow a broad range of Sunday hunting opportunities. Unfortunately, hunters in Pennsylvania can only pursue foxes, crows and coyotes on Sundays and are denied the hunting opportunities that so many hunters and families have in other states. Change is long overdue,” reads the online petition.
“In order for Sunday hunting to become reality, all hunters must work together. It’s critical for hunters to regularly contact legislators about this outdated law that is denying sportsmen time afield with their friends and family.”
The NRA notes that Pennsylvania is one of just 11 states nationwide where hunting on Sunday is still illegal. It says that’s unfair and harmful for a variety of reasons.
“This Pennsylvania restriction not only impedes hunter recruitment and retention but also retards the economic benefits hunters provide through the purchase of fuel, food, lodging and dozens of incidentals that go along with a day’s hunt,” the NRA letter said.
“To prohibit hunting while allowing all other types of outdoor recreation on Sunday effectively treats hunters as second-class citizens and implies support for the view of out-of-state animal extremists that something is wrong with hunting. Pennsylvania has a long and storied history of outdoorsmen, dating back to William Penn himself. To protect and maintain the Keystone State’s proud hunting heritage, we must strive to provide increased opportunities and encourage the next generation of hunters.”
The petition has a goal of collecting 4,644 online signatures.
Hunters can find the online petition at http://www.nrailafrontlines.com/pa_sunday_hunting.

Bob Frye is the everybodyadventures.com editor. Reach him at 412-838-5148 or bfrye@535mediallc.com. See other stories, blogs, videos and more at everybodyadventures.com.

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