PROPOSED RULEMAKING
GAME COMMISSION
[ 58 PA. CODE CH. 141 ]
Hunting and Trapping; Big Game
[44 Pa.B. 5212]
[Saturday, August 2, 2014]To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its June 10, 2014, meeting, proposed to amend § 141.42 (relating to parties hunting big game) by deleting voided roster requirement text in subsections (a)—(d) and (f).
The proposed rulemaking will not have an adverse impact on the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth.
The authority for the proposed rulemaking is 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to Game and Wildlife Code) (code).
The proposed rulemaking was made public at the June 10, 2014, meeting of the Commission. Comments can be sent, until September 19, 2014, to the Director, Bureau of Information and Education, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.
1. Purpose and Authority
On January 27, 2014, the act of November 27, 2013 (P. L. 1148, No. 103) (Act 103) became effective. Act 103 amended section 2324 of the code (relating to parties hunting big game) to eliminate the roster requirement and remove the Commission's authority to establish roster requirements. The Commission is proposing to amend § 141.42 by deleting the voided roster requirement text in subsections (a)—(d) and (f).
Section 2102(a) of the code (relating to regulations) provides that ''[t]he commission shall promulgate such regulations as it deems necessary and appropriate concerning game or wildlife and hunting or furtaking in this Commonwealth, including regulations relating to the protection, preservation and management of game or wildlife and game or wildlife habitat, permitting or prohibiting hunting or furtaking, the ways, manner, methods and means of hunting or furtaking, and the health and safety of persons who hunt or take wildlife or may be in the vicinity of persons who hunt or take game or wildlife in this Commonwealth.'' The amendments to § 141.42 are proposed under this authority.
2. Regulatory Requirements
The proposed rulemaking will amend § 141.42 by deleting voided roster requirement text remaining in subsections (a)—(d) and (f).
3. Persons Affected
Persons wishing to hunt Eurasian collared-doves or mourning doves within this Commonwealth will be affected by the proposed rulemaking.
4. Cost and Paperwork Requirements
The proposed rulemaking will not result in additional cost or paperwork. Rather, it will reduce paperwork requirements for parties cooperating to hunt big game.
5. Effective Date
The proposed rulemaking will be effective upon final-form publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.
6. Contact Person
For further information regarding the proposed rulemaking, contact Richard R. Palmer, Director, Bureau of Wildlife Protection, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.
R. MATTHEW HOUGH,
Executive DirectorFiscal Note: 48-367. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.
Annex A
TITLE 58. RECREATION
PART III. GAME COMMISSION
CHAPTER 141. HUNTING AND TRAPPING
Subchapter C. BIG GAME § 141.42. [Big game animal hunting roster] Parties hunting big game.
[(a) Rosters are required for groups of five or more persons who are members of a permanent camp and hunt together for deer, bear or elk or cooperate with others to hunt for deer, bear or elk.
(b) Rosters shall conform to the following:
(1) Be prepared in duplicate with one copy being carried by the leader, and the other permanently posted at the headquarters.
(2) Include the following information:
(i) Name of the camp or party.
(ii) Name of the leader.
(iii) Name of each person hunting along with his current hunting license number.
(iv) Date the person joined the party.
(v) Date of departure.
(vi) Caliber of firearm used.
(vii) Big game killed.
(viii) Sex, approximate weight and total number of points if a deer, and the date the animal was killed.
(c) A roster containing false, fraudulent or misleading information, or failing to set forth the information in subsection (b) is deemed not in compliance with the act and this part.
(d) The roster shall remain posted at a permanent camp for 30 days after the close of the season so that it can be read from outside the camp.
(e)] (a) Parties hunting deer, bear or elk shall be limited to 25 persons.
[(f)] (b) Penalties in section 2324(c) of the act (relating to [roster of] parties hunting big game) pertain to this section. Each person may be liable for penalties in this section.
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 14-1627. Filed for public inspection August 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m.]
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