58 Pa. Code § 147.783 - Permit

(a) A snow goose conservation hunt permit issued under this subchapter authorizes the permittee to harvest snow geese within this Commonwealth during a period of time when all waterfowl seasons are closed.

(b) The permittee is required to maintain records specifying hunting activity and harvest by day, time of day, and any other detail required by the Commission. An annual report of this hunting record shall be submitted in a manner specified by the Commission within 30 days of the last hunting day of the conservation hunt period.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, all State and Federal requirements and limitations relating to the hunting and taking of snow geese during regular open seasons apply to any activities conducted pursuant to the authorizations of a snow goose conservation hunt permit. The following specific exceptions apply:

(1) Hunting hours. All hunting and taking activities conducted pursuant to the authorizations of a snow goose conservation hunt permit shall be conducted in accordance with the adjusted hunting hours authorized for the snow goose conservation season provided in § 141.4 (relating to hunting hours).

(2) Electronic devices. Notwithstanding the general prohibition against the use of electronic devices found in section 2308 of the act (relating to unlawful devices and methods) and § 141.6 (relating to illegal devices), the limited use of electronic calls and electronic decoys shall be authorized for all hunting and taking activities conducted pursuant to the authorizations of a snow goose conservation hunt permit.

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58 Pa. Code § 147.783

The provisions of this § 147.783 amended March 6, 2009, effective 3/7/2009, 39 Pa.B. 1205; amended March 25, 2011, amended March 26, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 1624.

The provisions of this § 147.783 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § 2901(b).