Opening Day Sportsmen
Dedicated to returning the social, economic, and traditional aspects that benefitted hunting and the commonwealth from the Monday deer season opener for over six decades.
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Recorded version of testimony provided to Pennsylvania House Game & Fisheries meeting to outline the negative, socioeconomic impacts of the Saturday opener to Pennsylvania overall. Suggestions on how to move forward and improve hunting for current and future generations.
A one seat Democratic majority prevents the Minority Chairman Rep. Dave Maloney from moving the HB495 opener legislation through committee. We're done waiting... buckle up!
Five years ago, Pennsylvania changed the opening day of rifle hunting for deer by 48 hours from Monday after Thanksgiving to Saturday. This break from 60-year tradition created divisions no one could have anticipated. (Video by: Saed Hindash | For lehighvalleylive.com)
​East Meets West Hunt: Beau Martonik is joined by Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero. The change of the opening day of rifle season in Pennsylvania from Monday to Saturday has been one of the most polarizing and controversial issues. They discuss deer camp traditions, what happened with the opener change, impacts on small business owners, hunter surveys, dissecting the numbers, proposed solutions, how you can voice your opinion, and much more!
Monday supporter shares data report presented to the PGC Board of Commissioners. This data report was referenced during a House Game & Fisheries committee hearing by Minority Chairman Rep. Dave Maloney.