Suit challenging Pa. Game Commission to go forward

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state court is allowing a sportsmen’s group to continue with its lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Game Commission over its deer management plan.

The Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania contends the agency has mismanaged the state’s deer herd in recent years. It wants doe hunting curtailed.

The Game Commission wanted the case dismissed, saying the group rehashed claims in two previous unsuccessful suits.

But a three-judge Commonwealth Court panel allowed the case to continue Monday. It said the Game Commission didn’t offer a specific administrative remedy for the group to challenge its plan.

Executive Director Carl Roe says the commission is ready to defend itself and recognizes not everyone agrees with its policies.