Hmmm... lets see if Johhny Law has an answer... let us call him up... *ring ring* - Hi Johnny... a pal just posted an inquiry about hunting on the Sabbath... what's the boys in green suits have to say about that rule? (FYI - green - the color of PA's Wildlife Enforcement Officers Uni's). He said:

* Insert the serious voice of Johnny Law here - "Refer to PA WC Title 23, Chapter A, Section 2303, Subsection (a)" which reads as follows;

General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this title, it is unlawful for any person to hunt for any furbearer or game on Sunday.

(b) Construction of section.--This section shall not be construed to prohibit:

(1) The training of dogs.

(2) The participation in dog trials as provided for in this title.

(3) The removal of lawfully taken game or wildlife from traps or the resetting of the traps on Sunday

(b.1) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to:

(1) The hunting of foxes.

(2) The hunting of coyotes.

(3) Any hunting which occurs on noncommercial regulated hunting grounds holding a valid permit under section 2928(b)(2) (relating to regulated hunting grounds permits).

(c) Penalty.--A violation of this section is a summary offense of the fifth degree.

So, I take it that it's not a religious issue, just something that's been on the books for a long long time. As far as why, he didn't know either. LOL. So goes yet another scratch your head PA game law folks! I vote we lobby to change it.