Pennsylvania lawmakers are now pushing to move the deer season opener back to the Monday after Thanksgiving. A proposal aims to reverse the 2019 decision, which shifted the opening day to the Saturday of that weekend. Critics argue the Saturday opener negatively impacted local economies and family traditions. A survey found 60% of hunters favored the original Monday start. Supporters believe the change would benefit not only hunters but businesses, volunteers, and fire departments who rely on the post-Thanksgiving weekend for revenue.