It doesnt have to be complicated. I'll use another states successful system as an example. A deer must be called in to a computerized reporting service by 10 PM the date of harvest ( a deer hit but recovered later is considered harvested the day it's recovered) . Upon reporting, the hunter recieves a confirmation code that he must write on the tag. A deer posessed beyond that deadline is no longer legal.
It could be added for those who didnt harvest, An unsuccessful hunter simply has to report at seasons end and also gets a confirmation number.
To institute in PA as painlessly as possible, For the first few years, a hunter who is not on record with his report would then simply be required to complete it at point of sale without penalty when he applies for his license the next license year. Yes the information will be late but just like the dismal reporting rate we have now, that can be statistically accounted for.
After a few "learning curve" years, a hunter who is not on record with his report is charged an extra fee for next years license. If he has his confirmation number, he has proof that he reported and has no problem. Those that forget will learn to remember once they get hit in the wallet.
I see no reason why such a system couldnt be instituted and running smoothly in a few short years.
Last edited by BTBowhunter; 12-21-2009 at 01:11 PM.