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Orleans County New York - Legislature Looks to Continue Youth Deer Hunting Program 25 January 2024 ( news )
Orleans County , state New York ( By Press Release office)
Jan 25,2024
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The Orleans County Legislature scheduled a public hearing to continue a program allows 12 and 13 - year - olds to hunt deer in the county . In 2021 , the NYS Legislature adopted a temporary program through 2023 for young hunters in counties that choose to participate . Orleans chose to participate and now would like to see the program continue . This initiative:
Allows 12 - and 13 - year - old licensed hunters to hunt deer with a rifle , shotgun , or muzzleloading firearm in areas where and during the hunting seasons in which such firearms may be used , including during the Youth Firearms Big Game Hunt over Columbus Day weekend;
Allows 12 - and 13 - year - old licensed hunters to hunt deer with a crossbow during the times when
other hunters may use crossbows;
Requires supervision of a licensed adult hunter ( aged 21 years or older ) with at least 3 years of experience hunting deer who maintains physical control over the youth hunter at all times;
Requires the youth hunter and adult mentor to wear fluorescent orange or pink clothing and to remain at ground level while hunting deer with a crossbow , rifle , shotgun , or muzzleloader .
The public hearing on extending the program will be held on February 20 at 4:20 p . m . at the Orleans County Legislature , 14016 Route 31 West in Albion .
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