· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Establishes a hunting mentorship program

Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.

Sponsor

Robert Smullen (R-NY)

Introduced

2025-01-16

Policy area

Sports and Recreation

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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION