This petition is being started to show the Pennsylvania law makers and Pennsylvania Game Commission and Board of Game Commissioners that there is a large interest in the state allowing the use of Thermal Imaging and Night Vision optics for predator hunting. The technology in these optics makes it very easy to distinguish between targets of interest and targets that are off limits (coyotes/bobcats vs deer).  Other states such as Illinois, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, allow the use of these optics for predator hunting in their state. It is time for Pennsylvania  to adapt the similar  policies and open up the use of Thermal Imaging/Night Vision optics to help control our growing predator population. 

Please sign this petition and let’s send a message to the Pennsylvania Game Commission / Game Comissioners that the people want to be able to use this technology for predator hunting. This petition does not condone using this technology for anything other then predator control in our state.

The laws need to be written so that if you’re caught shooting deer or any animal not allowed by the language of the law, the penalties are severe enough to send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated.

Current pending legislation House Bill 1188. The Bill is to Repeal Title 34 Section 2308b for unlawful uses of equipment which would put the power and decision making back into the hands of the PGC.