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Game Commission to pilot 'certified hunter' program this summer to connect farmers with vetted hunters
Summary
The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans a certified hunter pilot in the Southwest Region to connect landowners with vetted hunters for antlerless deer management; requirements will include multiyear license history, background checks, written and shooting proficiency tests, and property usage guides for landowners.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced a pilot “certified hunter” program to begin this summer in the commission’s Southwest Region that aims to connect landowners with vetted hunters to reduce crop damage through targeted antlerless deer harvest.
Agency staff described the program as an expansion of existing hunter‑access and agricultural tag programs. A staff presenter said the program “is ultimately going to attain is connect landowners with qualified hunters to facilitate ethical and responsible deer management,” and emphasized customizable property usage guides, annual harvest report cards for landowners, and a higher standard of training and conduct for participating hunters.
Under the program as presented,…
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