Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part III - GAME COMMISSION
Chapter 131 - PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section 131.8 - Replacement costs for wildlife killed
Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 131.8
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Under section 925(i) of the act (relating to jurisdiction and penalties), in addition to any fines and costs imposed for violations of the act and this title, any person who unlawfully kills or possesses wildlife may be assessed replacement costs according to the following minimum cost scale:
(1) General class.
(i) Each threatened or
endangered bird or mammal, $5,000.
(ii) Each bald eagle, golden eagle, osprey or
peregrine falcon, $2,500.
(iii)
Each elk or black bear, $1,500.
(iv) Each white-tailed deer, $800.
(v) Each bobcat or otter, $500.
(vi) Each wild turkey or beaver,
$300.
(vii) Any other wildlife,
$200.
(2) Trophy class.
(i) Each elk with a Boone and
Crockett green score of 200 inches or more, $5,000.
(ii) Each white-tailed deer with a Boone and
Crockett green score of 115 inches or more, $5,000.
(iii) Each black bear with a field dressed
weight of 350 pounds or more, $5,000.
The provisions of this §131.8 issued under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §§ 925(i) and 2102; amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §§ 925 and 2102(a).
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