Pennsylvania § 2124 - Retention of edible carcass for food.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2124 — Retention of edible carcass for food., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2124. Retention of edible carcass for food.
(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the carcass of one deer, bear or elk killed under the provisions of section 2121 (relating to killing game or wildlife to protect property) may be retained for food. All portions of the carcass generally considered edible shall be consumed only within the household of a person having authority to kill and possess the game or wildlife. No additional animals may be retained for food until the entire carcass of the animal previously retained has been entirely consumed. The head and hide of each deer, bear or elk killed and retained for food shall be properly salted, placed in safekeeping and turned over to a commission officer.
(b) Exceptions.--No carcass, or any part or parts thereof, of any deer, bear or elk shall be retained for food, by any person, if the animal was killed upon:
(1) Land located within a game or wildlife deterrent fence provided by the commission.
(2) Land, or any part thereof, on which access for hunting purposes is denied at any time.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2124
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2124 cover?
Section 2124 ("Retention of edible carcass for food.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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