Sat Nov 30 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Rifle Deer Season Opens Saturday Amidst Ongoing Debate Over Sunday Hunting

**[City, State] –** Rifle deer season kicks off this Saturday, November 23rd, running until December 14th, with the exception of Sunday, December 8th. This marks the final Sunday hunting is permitted this year, due to ongoing state legislative restrictions. The Pennsylvania Game Commission expressed hope for the permanent removal of these restrictions, noting a bill to that effect passed the state House but stalled in the Senate. The bill will need to be reintroduced in the next legislative session.

Hunters are reminded of vital safety regulations: they must wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange visible from all angles (a hat and vest suffice). Maintaining a safe distance of 25-40 yards between hunters and maintaining visual contact are also strongly recommended. The Game Commission stresses the importance of positive target identification before shooting, urging hunters to avoid shooting at sounds and to only target legal game.

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