State rep. wants to change opening day of firearms deer season
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A coalition of hunters and businesses across the state is supporting legislation aimed at returning the opening day of the firearms deer season to the Monday after Thanksgiving, according to state Rep. Brian Smith, R-66th, who said he will introduce legislation seeking the change.
In 2019, the Pennsylvania Game Commission board voted to change the opening day to the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Smith said the change had a financial impact on small businesses and volunteer organizations that relied on the weekend prior to the Monday start for a revenue boost.
