Victory in Pennsylvania: 13 Sundays of Hunting Now Open in Fall 2025
Hunter Nation is proud to report a major victory for Pennsylvania hunters!
Earlier this week, State Director John Bingaman and Legislative Director Dan Sneath represented Hunter Nation at the Pennsylvania Game Commission Board of Commissioners meeting, where the primary agenda was the expansion of Sunday hunting access for the 2025/2026 seasons.
📣 On behalf of Pennsylvania hunters, Dan Sneath addressed the Commission, urging for maximum inclusion of Sundays in the fall hunting season—while continuing to uphold science-based wildlife management principles.
✅ The result? The Commission approved 10 additional Sundays, bringing the total to 13 open Sundays this fall!
Every Sunday from September 14 through December 7, 2025, will now be open to hunting for in-season species (excluding migratory birds).
🖋️ HB1431 Signed Into Law
Hunter Nation was also honored to attend the historic bill signing ceremony for HB1431, the Sunday Hunting Bill, alongside key state leaders and partner organizations.
Pictured Left to Right:
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John Bingaman, State Director, Hunter Nation
- Rep. Mandy Steele
- Dan Sneath, Legislative Director, Hunter Nation
- Governor Josh Shapiro, proudly holding the signed HB1431
- Timothy Hellings, Vice Director, Hunter Nation
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Harold Daub &Kevin Askew from our valued partner organization, Hunters United for Sunday Hunting (HUSH)
📜 This monumental legislation wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our members and coalition partners across the Commonwealth.
🎯 What This Means for PA Hunters
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13 Total Sundays Open in Fall 2025
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Expanded Access for Working Families & Youth Hunters
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A Victory for Common-Sense, Science-Driven Conservation Policy
Hunter Nation will continue fighting to protect and expand the rights of hunters in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Stay informed. Stay engaged. And stay ready—this fall just got a whole lot better.
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