i think it should be a nationwide law that if you're caught poaching, your licence is suspended in every state. these guys are just gonna drive to another state to hunt for a while...

There is an "interstate violator's compact" among many states that cover this, but unfortunately PA never signed onto it. Not sure if NY and NJ did either, but I'll look them up.

"Poachers beware. If your hunting, fishing or trapping license is revoked in Michigan, you will lose your privileges in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Failure to comply with the terms of a wildlife-related citation may result in license suspension in participating states."

New York joined effective March 2006.

Basically the compact works the same way for those who have been found guilty of major game law violations, as similar compacts work for those who have major driving violations: each state honors the decisions of others and will not issue alicense to those who have crossed the line in other states and had their licenses suspended or revoked.

It should apply to every state and Canada, perhaps someday it will.