Pennsylvania’s long-standing ban on Sunday hunting is officially over. Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431 into law on Wednesday, repealing the prohibition and clearing the way for expanded hunting opportunities across the Commonwealth,

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club in Harrisburg for the historic signing of House Bill 1431, officially repealing the state’s more than 300 year Sunday hunting ban. The governor was joined by members of the sporting community as well as members of the legislature who have pushed for the ban for years.

The governor repealed what he called an “outdated” ban on Sunday hunting, saying the change will benefit Pennsylvania’s economy.