Proposed bill would create license plate to benefit PA youth hunting, fishing

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation that would create a new license plate for sportsmen all around the Commonwealth.

The legislation, Senate Bill 916 , would create a plate called the Pennsylvania Sportsman plate which would celebrate those who hunt and fish. Some of the proceeds from each plate purchased would be used to fund youth hunting and fishing education.

Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) sponsored the legislation. The proposed plate would be designed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

“This license plate allows our rich heritage of hunting and fishing to be proudly displayed by motorists while raising money for future generations of hunters and fishermen,” Langerholc said.

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The Pennsylvania Sportsman registration plate would cost $40 plus the registration fee, of which $14 would be deposited into a Youth Hunting and Fishing Restricted Account to be allocated evenly to the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for the purpose of promoting youth hunting and fishing activities.

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