Posted November 22, 2017 5:30 pm by Comments

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

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Recently Approved Electronic Devices Now Lawful For Hunting in PA

USA -(Ammoland.com)- Four electronic devices recently approved for use while hunting now may be used afield.

Within established seasons, hunters now may use electronic decoys in hunting waterfowl; electronic dove decoys solely for hunting doves; electronically heated scent or lure dispensers; and electronic devices that distribute ozone gas for scent-control purposes.

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners in September gave final approval to a measure to allow the devices, but with all regulatory changes, the changes do not become law until they are published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

The changes will be published in the Nov. 18 Pennsylvania Bulletin.

Electronic devices generally are prohibited for hunting use in Pennsylvania, but the Game Commission over the years has received requests to review several specific electronic devices, and has approved some of them for hunting use. As part of the review process, the Game Commission evaluates to what degree a given device might negatively impact the principles of resource conservation, equal opportunity, fair chase and public safety.

In reviewing the devices that recently were approved for hunting use, the Game Commission identified no negative impacts that would result from their use.

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