{"id":173933,"date":"2026-04-23T15:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/173933\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T15:21:07","slug":"changes-proposed-to-pennsylvania-deer-baiting-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/173933\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes proposed to Pennsylvania deer baiting regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(WHTM)\u2013 A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing changes to deer baiting regulations for hunters in the state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Using bait to attract animals for hunting purposes is currently unlawful under Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, according to <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palegis.us\/house\/co-sponsorship\/memo?memoID=48556\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:the bill\u2019s memo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">the bill\u2019s memo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">State Rep. Thomas Mehaffie\u2019s bill wouldn\u2019t allow open statewide deer baiting, but would allow it under special circumstances when warranted.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to the memo, the bill would authorize the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to allow special exceptions to permit hunters on private property, in areas designated by the PGC, to use bait to attract deer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"#sailthru-signup-widget\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Close;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Close<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Watch for us in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Subscribe Now<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">These exceptions would strictly apply to specific removal purposes. According to the memo, this could include addressing disease transmission, habitat degradation, or via a special use permit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">State Rep. Mehaffie said these exceptions apply at a hyper-local level in areas with limited hunting opportunities due to the landscape. He argues that this would help prevent property damage and help maintain the state\u2019s deer population.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The approval of these exceptions would require the PGC\u2019s expertise and should be approved by the commission, per the memo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The bill has not yet been submitted for introduction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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