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Josh Shapiro: “The ban on Sunday hunting... just doesn't make sense anymore…”

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Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban

Published July 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 02:13

I also think it is important that we acknowledge that some things have changed since William Penn arrived in 1681 to what is now the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The ban on Sunday hunting... just doesn't make sense anymore for Pennsylvania's 850,000 hunter and sportsmen. For decades, folks in hunting clubs and sportsman's clubs have advocated for lifting the ban on Sunday hunting. (02:13–02:24)

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Asserts that the Sunday hunting ban is outdated for Pennsylvania's 850,000 hunters and sportsmen.

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“Here in Pennsylvania, we've already got three Sundays a year where folks can hunt.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 07:11-07:17
“An idea that William Penn put in place that led to this Sunday hunting ban since 1682.”
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“We're second in the nation on hunting.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 40:15-40:18
“A law that will lift Pennsylvania's centuries old ban on Sunday hunting.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 01:09-01:17
“The bill that I'm about to sign into law will lift the outdated ban that can trace its roots back to 16, 1982.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 05:15-05:24
“It lifts the outdated ban on Sunday hunting and instead gives the Game Commission the freedom to set hunting seasons.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 05:23-05:32
“This is a common sense change that gives hunters more freedom to choose when they want to head into the woods.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 05:56-06:05
“Even if you're not a hunter, you should support this new law because it's great for Pennsylvania's economy.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 06:51-06:59
“Opening up more Sundays for hunting will give us a powerful tool to bring more sportsmen to Pennsylvania.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 07:22-07:29
“This bill strengthens protections against trespassing on private property.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 07:47-07:53
“We're about to grow our economy, protect our wildlife and the rights of landowners.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 07:55-08:01
“This is a major win for Pennsylvania, and it is long overdue.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 08:06-08:12
“In these polarized times, we can find ways in Pennsylvania to come together to work Republican and Democrat.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 08:32-08:40
“The marriage between our agriculture interests, our farm interests, and the advocates for this legislation was pivotal.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 20:48-21:01
“Thanking the Farm Bureau for their incredible willingness to engage on this [issue].”
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“The outstanding Secretary of Agriculture [is] someone who has seen this through over many, many years.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 21:07-21:15
“Every word in this legislation has to match what passes in both the House, in the Senate.”
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“This will go into effect and change the game here for hunting in Pennsylvania.”
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“These guys have been waiting for this and preparing for this for a long time.”
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“With the Democratic majority in the House, they prioritized [the bill].”
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“I think it is going to open up the doors for not only more Pennsylvanians, but more out of staters [to hunt].”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 41:15-41:22
“I think that's good not just for hunting, not just for the game commission, but I think it's really good for our economy.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 41:45-41:51
“Every single bill that's reached my desk requires collaboration with the Senate Republicans and the House Democrats, including Sunday…”
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“What I can guarantee you about this state budget, what every lawmaker up here can guarantee you, is that it will be a result of compromise.”
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Historic Bill Lifting Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting Ban | Uploaded July 9, 2025 | 44:40-44:49