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Subchapter C. BIG GAME


Sec.


141.41.    General.
141.42.    Parties hunting big game.
141.43.    Deer seasons.
141.44.    Bear seasons.
141.45.    Turkey seasons.
141.46.    [Reserved].
141.47.    Elk seasons.
141.48.    Elk management area and elk hunt zones.
141.49.    [Reserved].

§ 141.41. General.

 It is unlawful to:

   (1)  Fail, within 10 days of the kill, to complete the report card supplied with the hunting license for reporting big game killed and mail the report card to the Commission in Harrisburg or by any other method designated by the Director.

   (2)  Receive a DMAP permit without reporting in the manner prescribed on the permit.

   (3)  Possess an expired, fulfilled, revoked, suspended or invalid big game harvest tag or hunting license while engaged in hunting or trapping activities.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.41 amended under 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(11), 2102, 2323 and 2524.

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.41 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended March 27, 1992, effective July 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1427; amended May 7, 1999, effective May 8, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2458; amended May 18, 2001, effective, May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended November 2, 2001, effective November 3, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6052; amended September 27, 2002, effective September 28, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 4711, 4712; amended March 21, 2003, effective March 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1473; amended April 30, 2004, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 2328; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3710; amended July 15, 2005, effective July 16, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 3933; amended June 29, 2007, effective June 30, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 2955; amended August 22, 2008, effective August 23, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 4615; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110; amended May 27, 2011, effective May 28, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2698; amended May 27, 2016, effective May 28, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 2674; amended May 1, 2020, effective May 2, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 2264. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (392101).

§ 141.42. Parties hunting big game.

 (a)  Parties hunting deer, bear or elk shall be limited to 25 persons.

 (b)  Penalties in section 2324(c) of the act (relating to parties hunting big game) pertain to this section. Each person may be liable for penalties in this section.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.42 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2102.

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.42 adopted June 3, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended March 8, 2002, effective March 9, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1305; amended November 7, 2014, effective November 8, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 7055. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (372001).

Cross References

   This section cited in 17 Pa. Code §  21.119 (relating to group activities).

§ 141.43. Deer seasons.

 (a)  Archery deer season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt deer during the archery deer season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A bow and arrow. A bow must have a peak draw weight of at least 35 pounds. An arrow must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

     (ii)   A crossbow and bolt. A crossbow must have a peak draw weight of at least 125 pounds. A bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting deer during the archery deer season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess a firearm. Exceptions:

       (A)   A person may possess certain firearms during the archery deer season under the authorizations of section 2525 of the act (relating to possession of firearm for protection of self or others).

       (B)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the early archery and muzzleloader deer seasons and the late archery and flintlock muzzleloading deer seasons if that person is in possession of both a valid archery deer license and a valid muzzleloader deer license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader deer season, if applicable.

       (C)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the early archery deer season and muzzleloader bear season if that person is in possession of both a valid archery deer license and a valid bear license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader bear season, if applicable.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

 (b)  Flintlock muzzleloading deer season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt deer during the flintlock muzzleloading deer season with a flintlock muzzleloading firearm. The firearm must be an original or similar reproduction of muzzleloading firearm manufactured prior to 1800. The firearm’s ignition mechanism must consist of a hammer containing a naturally occurring stone that is spring propelled onto an iron or steel frizzen which, in turn, creates sparks to ignite a priming powder. The firearm must have open or aperture sights and be a .44 caliber or larger single-barrel long gun or a .50 caliber or larger single-barrel handgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting deer during the flintlock muzzleloading deer season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use manmade materials attached to the hammer or frizzen to create sparks.

     (ii)   Use telescopic sights.

     (iii)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act (relating to prohibited devices and methods), except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iv)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

 (c)  Muzzleloading deer season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt deer during the muzzleloading deer season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A muzzleloading firearm. The firearm must be a .44 caliber or larger single-barrel long gun or a .50 caliber or larger single-barrel handgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (ii)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(i).

     (iii)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(ii).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting deer during the muzzleloading deer season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

 (d)  Regular and special firearms deer seasons.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt deer during the regular and special firearms deer seasons with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A manually operated, centerfire rifle or handgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (ii)   A manually operated or semiautomatic, centerfire shotgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (iii)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(i).

     (iv)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(ii).

     (v)   A muzzleloading firearm as permitted under subsection (b)(1) or (c)(1).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting deer during the regular and special firearms deer seasons, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

 (e)  Cooperating while hunting during any deer season. Holders of any of the appropriate licenses or stamps may cooperate while hunting antlered or antlerless deer if pertinent provisions of the act and this section are met.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.43 amended under 34 Pa.C.S.

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.43 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended July 24, 1992, effective July 25, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 3897; amended March 25, 1994, effective March 26, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 1582; amended October 27, 1995, effective October 28, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 4614; amended October 30, 1998, effective October 31, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 5486; amended May 7, 1999, effective May 8, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2458; amended May 26, 2000, effective May 27, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 2601; amended November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5959; amended May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended August 17, 2001, effective August 18, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 4536; amended November 2, 2001, effective November 3, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6051; amended September 27, 2002, effective September 28, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 4712, 4713; amended June 13, 2003, effective June 14, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 2753; amended October 24, 2003, effective October 25, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 5317; amended April 30, 2004, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 2328; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3710 and 3711; amended June 29, 2007, effective June 30, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 2955; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110; amended June 5, 2009, effective June 6, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2801; amended June 22, 2012, effective June 23, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 3591; amended May 23, 2014, effective May 24, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3091; amended May 12, 2017, effective May 13, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 2710; amended November 17, 2017, effective November 18, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 7048; amended June 1, 2018, effective June 2, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 3325; amened May 1, 2020, effective May 2, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 2265. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (392102) to (392104).

Cross References

   This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §  141.1 (relating to special regulations areas); 58 Pa. Code §  143.42 (relating to antlerless deer license required); and 58 Pa. Code §  147.556 (relating to lawful devices and methods).

§ 141.44. Bear seasons.

 (a)  Archery bear season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt bear during the archery bear season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A bow and arrow. A bow must have a peak draw weight of at least 35 pounds. An arrow must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

     (ii)   A crossbow and bolt. A crossbow must have a peak draw weight of at least 125 pounds. A bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting bear during the archery bear season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess a firearm. Exceptions:

       (A)   A person may possess certain firearms during the archery bear season under the authorizations of section 2525 of the act (relating to possession of firearm for protection of self or others).

       (B)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the archery and muzzleloader bear seasons if that person is in possession of a valid bear license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader bear season, if applicable.

       (C)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the archery bear season and muzzleloader deer season if that person is in possession of both a valid bear license and a valid muzzleloader deer license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader deer season, if applicable.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Disturb, wound or kill a bear in a den.

     (iv)   Assist, conspire or use a device to locate a bear to which a transmitter has been attached.

 (b)  Muzzleloading bear season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt bear during the muzzleloading bear season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A muzzleloading firearm. The firearm must be a .44 caliber or larger single-barrel long gun or a .50 caliber or larger single-barrel handgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (ii)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(i).

     (iii)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(ii).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting bear during the muzzleloading bear season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act (relating to prohibited devices and methods), except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Disturb, wound or kill a bear in a den.

     (iv)   Assist, conspire or use a device to locate a bear to which a transmitter has been attached.

 (c)  Regular and extended firearms bear seasons.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt bear during the regular and extended firearms bear seasons with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A manually operated, centerfire rifle or handgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (ii)   A manually operated or semiautomatic, centerfire shotgun that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (iii)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(i).

     (iv)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(ii).

     (v)   A muzzleloading firearm as permitted under subsection (b)(1).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting for bear during the regular and extended firearms bear seasons, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Disturb, wound or kill a bear in a den.

     (iv)   Assist, conspire or use a device to locate a bear to which a transmitter has been attached.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.44 amended under 34 Pa.C.S. §  2102(a) and (d).

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.44 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110; amended June 5, 2009, effective June 6, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2801; amended June 22, 2012, effective June 23, 2012, 42 Pa.B. 3591; amended May 23, 2014, effective May 24, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3091; amended May 12, 2017, effective May 13, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 2710; amended June 1, 2018, effective June 2, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 3325; amended May 1, 2020, effective May 2, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 2265. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (302104) to (302106).

Cross References

   This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §  141.1 (relating to special regulations areas).

§ 141.45. Turkey seasons.

 (a)  Fall turkey season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt turkey during the fall turkey season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   [Reserved].

     (ii)   A manually operated or semiautomatic, centerfire shotgun or muzzleloading shotgun that propels multiple projectile shotgun ammunition no larger than # 4 lead, # 2 steel, or # 4 of any other composition or alloy of nontoxic shot approved by the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or an authorized representative under 50 CFR 20.134 (relating to approval of nontoxic shot types and shot coatings). A centerfire shotgun’s magazine capacity may not exceed two rounds. The shotgun’s total aggregate ammunition capacity may not exceed three rounds.

     (iii)   [Reserved].

     (iv)   A bow and arrow. A bow must have a peak draw weight of at least 35 pounds. An arrow must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

     (v)   A crossbow and bolt. A crossbow must have a peak draw weight of at least 125 pounds. A bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 7/8 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting turkey during the fall turkey season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   [Reserved].

     (ii)   Use drives or any method other than hand or mouth calling.

     (iii)   Use or possess an electronic caller or a live turkey as a decoy.

     (iv)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act (relating to possession of firearm for protection of self or others).

 (b)  Spring turkey season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt turkey during the spring turkey season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A manually operated or semiautomatic, centerfire shotgun or muzzleloading shotgun using shot ammunition no larger than # 4 lead, # 2 steel, or # 4 of any other composition or alloy of nontoxic shot approved by the Director of the Unites States Fish and Wildlife Service or an authorized representative under 50 CFR 20.134. A centerfire shotgun’s magazine capacity may not exceed two rounds. The shotgun’s total aggregate ammunition capacity may not exceed three rounds.

     (ii)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(iv).

     (iii)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(v).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting turkey during the spring turkey season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess a centerfire, rimfire or muzzleloading firearm that propels single projectile ammunition, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess single projectile ammunition, except arrows or bolts, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Use drives or any method other than hand or mouth calling.

     (iv)   Use or possess an electronic caller or a live turkey as a decoy.

     (v)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.45 amended under 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(4) and (5), 2102(a) and (d) and 2524.

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.45 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended August 24, 1990, effective September 24, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 4488; amended March 27, 1992, effective July 1, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 1427; amended November 4, 1994, effective November 5, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 5561; amended May 26, 1995, effective May 27, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2072; amended October 27, 1995, effective October 28, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 4614; amended September 6, 1996, effective September 7, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4339; amended May 26, 2000, effective May 27, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 2601; amended May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended June 20, 2003, effective June 21, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 2878; amended April 30, 2004, effective July 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 2328; amended April 28, 2006, effective April 29, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 1990; amended June 27, 2008, effective June 28, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 3489; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110.; amended March 25, 2011, effective March 26, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 1623; amended May 23, 2014, effective May 24, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3091; amended May 29, 2015, effective May 30, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 2604; amended May 12, 2017, effective May 13, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 2710; amended May 21, 2021, effective May 22, 2021, 51 Pa.B. 2940; amended August 26, 2022, effective August 27, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 5470. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (406288) and (410043).

Cross References

   This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §  141.1 (relating to special regulations areas).

§ 141.46. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  141.46 adopted June 19, 1987, effective July 1, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 2464; amended May 26, 1995, effective May 27, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 2072; reserved June 20, 2003, effective June 21, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 2878. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (290365).

§ 141.47. Elk seasons.

 (a)  Archery elk season.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt elk during the archery elk season with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A bow and arrow. A bow must have a peak draw weight of at least 45 pounds. An arrow must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 1 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

     (ii)   A crossbow and bolt. A crossbow must have a peak draw weight of at least 125 pounds. A bolt must be equipped with a broadhead that has an outside diameter or width of at least 1 inch and may not exceed 3.25 inches in length.

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting elk during the archery elk season, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess a firearm. Exceptions:

       (A)   A person may possess certain firearms during the archery elk season under the authorizations of section 2525 of the act (relating to possession of firearm for protection of self or others).

       (B)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the archery elk season and muzzleloader deer season if that person is in possession of both a valid elk license and a valid muzzleloader deer license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader deer season, if applicable.

       (C)   A person may possess and use both a bow or crossbow and a muzzleloading firearm during the overlaps of the archery elk season and muzzleloader bear season if that person is in possession of both a valid elk license and a valid bear license and meets the greater protective material requirements for the muzzleloader bear season, if applicable.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this subsection, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Fail to mark the kill site after lawful harvest in accordance with instructions provided by the Commission.

     (iv)   Drive or herd elk.

     (v)   Hunt within the Hick’s Run no hunt zone, the area immediately adjacent to and north of Route 555, between Hick’s Run Road and Huston Hill Road and within 0.3 mile of Route 555.

 (b)  Regular, extended and late firearms elk seasons and elk seasons established for the Special Conservation License and the Special License.

   (1)  Permitted devices. It is lawful to hunt elk during the regular, extended and late firearms elk seasons and elk seasons established for the Special Conservation License and the Special License with any of the following devices:

     (i)   A manually operated, centerfire rifle or handgun. The firearm must be a .26 caliber or larger firearm that propels single-projectile ammunition 120 grains or larger.

     (ii)   A manually operated or semiautomatic, centerfire shotgun. The firearm must be a 12 gauge or larger firearm that propels single-projectile ammunition.

     (iii)   A muzzleloading firearm. The firearm must be .50 caliber or larger single-barrel firearm that propels single-projectile ammunition 210 grains or larger.

     (iv)   A bow and arrow as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(i).

     (v)   A crossbow and bolt as permitted under subsection (a)(1)(ii).

   (2)  Prohibitions. While hunting elk during the regular, extended and late firearms elk seasons and elk seasons established for the Special Conservation License and the Special License, it is unlawful to:

     (i)   Use or possess multiple projectile ammunition or ammunition other than that required under section 2322(a)(4) of the act (relating to prohibited devices and methods), except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (ii)   Use or possess a device or ammunition not provided for in the act or in this section, except as authorized under section 2525 of the act.

     (iii)   Fail to mark the kill site after lawful harvest in accordance with instructions provided by the Commission.

     (iv)   Drive or herd elk.

     (v)   Hunt within the Hick’s Run no hunt zone, the area immediately adjacent to and north of Route 555, between Hick’s Run Road and Huston Hill Road and within 0.3 mile of Route 555.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.47 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2102; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(4) and 2102(a) and (d).

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.47 adopted May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended October 24, 2003, effective October 25, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 5318; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3713; amended June 29, 2007, effective June 30, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 2955; amended February 27, 2009, effective February 28, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 1110; amended August 28, 2009, effective August 29, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5122; amended May 23, 2014, effective May 24, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 3091, 44 Pa.B. 3099; amended May 12, 2017, effective May 13, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 2710; amended June 1, 2018, effective June 2, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 3325; amended August 30, 2019, effective August 31, 2019, 49 Pa.B. 4950; amended May 1, 2020, effective May 2, 2020, 50 Pa.B. 2265; amended May 27, 2022, effective May 28, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 3065. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (406289) to (406291).

Cross References

   This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §  141.1 (relating to special regulations areas).

§ 141.48. Elk management area and elk hunt zones.

 (a)  Elk management area. The elk management area is comprised of that portion of Wildlife Management Unit 2G in McKean, Potter, Tioga, Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Clearfield and Centre Counties, bounded on the north by Route 6, on the east by Route 287, on the south by Route 220 and I-80 and on the west by Route 219.

 (b)  Elk hunt zones. The elk management area is comprised of one or more elk hunt zones as established by the Director on an annual basis prior to the opening of elk season. The divisional line between two or more elk hunt zones shall be the center of the highway, natural watercourse, other natural boundary or marked boundary.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  141.48 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §  2102; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § §  322(c)(4), 2102(a) and 2705(15).

Source

   The provisions of this §  141.48 adopted May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; amended August 9, 2002, effective August 10, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 3945; amended June 13, 2003, effective June 14, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 2749; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3713; amended June 27, 2008, effective June 28, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 3489; amended June 11, 2010, effective June 12, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3107. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (345143).

§ 141.49. [Reserved].


Source

   The provisions of this §  141.49 adopted May 18, 2001, effective May 19, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 2577; reserved August 28, 2009, effective August 29, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5122. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (343745).



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