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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-447

PROPOSED RULEMAKING

[58 PA. CODE CH. 141]

Hunting and Trapping; Shooting Hours

[33 Pa.B. 1355]

   To effectively manage the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth, the Game Commission (Commission), at its January 7, 2003, meeting, proposed the following amendment:

   Amend Chapter 141 (relating to hunting and trapping) to add Appendix G to provide actual hunting hours by adding the table of shooting hours and the Pennsylvania meridian map.

   The proposed rulemaking will have no adverse impact on the wildlife resources of this Commonwealth.

   The authority for the proposed amendment is 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to Game and Wildlife Code) (code).

   The proposed amendment was made public at the January 7, 2003, meeting of the Commission. Comments can be sent until April 4, 2003, to the Director, Information and Education, Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797.

1.  Introduction

   The Commission is proposing to add Appendix G.

2.  Purpose and Authority

   Although § 141.4 (relating to hunting hours) provides that hunting hours are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset, the actual times are not stated in Chapter 141. Therefore, the Commission proposes the addition of a table of shooting hours and a Pennsylvania meridian map to Chapter 141 to clearly define the legal hunting hours and also make them available for reference.

   Section 322(c)(1) of the code (relating to powers and duties of commission) specifically empowers the Commission to ''fix seasons, daily shooting or taking hours, and any modifications thereof.'' Section 2102(a) of the code (relating to regulations) authorizes the Commission to ''promulgate such regulations as it deems necessary and appropriate concerning game or wildlife and hunting . . . . '' Section 2102(b)(1) of the code authorizes the Commission to ''promulgate regulations relating to seasons and bag limits for hunting . . '' These provisions provide the statutory authority for the proposed rulemaking.

3.  Regulatory Requirements

   The proposed rulemaking adds a table listing the legal shooting hours and an accompanying Pennsylvania meridian map to Chapter 141.

4.  Persons Affected

   Persons wishing to find a table of shooting hours in the regulations will be affected.

5.  Cost and Paperwork Requirements

   The proposed rulemaking should not result in additional cost or paperwork.

6.  Effective Date

   The proposed rulemaking will be effective on final-form publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and will remain in effect until changed by the Commission.

7.  Contact Person

   For further information regarding the proposed rulemaking, contact Michael A. Dubaich, Acting Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797, (717) 783-6526.

VERNON R. ROSS,   
Executive Director

   Fiscal Note:  48-158. No fiscal impact; (8) recommends adoption.

   (Editor's Note: The Pennsylvania meridian map appears at 33 Pa.B. 1356 (March 15, 2003).)

Annex A

TITLE 58.  RECREATION

PART III.  GAME COMMISSION

CHAPTER 141.  HUNTING AND TRAPPING

TABLE OF HUNTING HOURS

DatesBegin
a.m. 		End
p.m.
June 29--July 5 5:06 8:33
July 6--July 12 5:10 8:31
July 13--July 19 5:15 8:28
July 20--July 26 5:21 8:23
July 27--Aug. 2 5:27 8:17
Aug. 3--Aug. 9 5:34 8:09
Aug. 10--Aug. 16 5:40 8:00
Aug. 17--Aug. 23 5:47 7:51
Aug. 24--Aug. 30 5:54 7:40
Aug. 31--Sept. 6 6:00 7:30
Sept. 7--Sept. 13 6:07 7:17
Sept. 14--Sept. 20 6:13 7:07
Sept. 21--Sept. 27 6:20 6:55
Sept. 28--Oct. 4 6:27 6:44
Oct. 5--Oct. 11 6:34 6:33
Oct. 12--Oct. 18 6:41 6:22
Oct. 19--Oct. 25 6:48 6:12
Oct. 26--Nov. 1 5:56 5:04
Nov. 2--Nov. 8 6:04 4:55
Nov. 9--Nov. 15 6:12 4:48
Nov. 16--Nov. 22 6:20 4:42
Nov. 23--Nov. 29 6:28 4:38
Nov. 30--Dec. 6 6:35 4:36
Dec. 7--Dec. 13 6:41 4:36
Dec. 14--Dec. 20 6:46 4:38
Dec. 21--Dec. 27 6:50 4:41
Dec. 28--Jan. 3 6:52 4:45
Jan. 4--Jan. 10 6:53 4:52
Jan. 11--Jan. 17 6:51 4:59
Jan. 18--Jan. 24 6:48 5:08
Jan. 25--Jan. 31 6:43 5:16
Feb. 1--Feb. 7 6:37 5:24
Feb. 8--Feb. 14 6:29 5:32
Feb. 15--Feb. 21 6:20 5:41
Feb. 22--Feb. 28 6:11 5:48
Feb. 29--Mar. 6 6:01 5:55
Mar. 7--Mar. 13 5:51 6:02
Mar. 14--Mar. 20 5:40 6:10
Mar. 21--Mar. 27 5:29 6:17
Mar. 28--Apr. 3 5:13 6:23
Apr. 4--Apr. 10 6:06 7:31
Apr. 11--Apr. 17 5:57 7:38
Apr. 18--Apr. 24 5:45 7:45
Apr. 25--May 1 5:36 7:52
May 2--May 8 5:26 7:59
May 9--May 15 5:19 8:06
May 16--May 22 5:13 8:13
May 23--May 29 5:08 8:18
May 30--June 5 5:04 8:24
June 6--June 12 5:02 8:28
June 13--June 19 5:02 8:31
June 20--June 26 5:03 8:33
June 27--July 3 5:05 8:33

APPENDIX G

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-447. Filed for public inspection March 14, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]


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