Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches by Game Wardens

Summary: On July 21, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled 7-0in Punxsutawney Hunting Club, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Game Commission that state game wardens must generally secure a warrant based on probable cause before entering clearly marked private property. This decision sets a new legal precedent for property owners and conservation enforcement, echoing similar judicial boundaries established in Tennessee and Vermont. … Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches by Game Wardens