thermal in Pa

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Page 19 of Pa. Hunting digest

Spotlighting Wildlife
It is unlawful to 1) spotlight wildlife while in possession of a firearm, bow and arrow, or other device capable of killing wildlife. Individu- als who have a License to Carry Firearms permit are excepted, but only regarding their carrying of firearms authorized by the permit. Most sporting arms are not authorized. 2) spotlight wildlife during the regular firearms deer seasons, including those days separating
the seasons, as well as any late extended firearms deer seasons in the Special Regulations Area counties; and 3) cast an artificial light upon any building, farm animal or photoelectric cell. Rec- reational spotlighting is lawful between sunrise and 11 p.m., except as previously noted. Spotlighting includes handheld lights, accessory spotlights on vehicles and vehicle headlights when intentionally used to locate or view wildlife. A person hunting raccoons, skunks, opossums, bobcats, weasels, foxes and coy- otes on foot may use a handheld light, including a gun-mounted light. Furbearer hunters may not use a flashlight or spotlight that projects a laser light beam.
 
Thanks Mick. Just seems to me at least to be an odd reasoning that a rifle with a scope and mounted light casting a beam is okay while a thermal that only "reads" heat signatures is considered illegal. I suppose every state has some odd ways of looking at the application of what types of devices are allowed. Changing those regulations and interpretations can be quite difficult for sure.
 
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I. Our state we are not trusted or responsible enough to own such devices.. we can not be observed doing illegal activities if we used night vision. Or thermal.. we are not trusted with semi also..that's the only reason I can think of.. dan
 
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