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New York: Bill would raise hunting age

One of the high notes this past hunting season was the success of the new Junior Big Game hunting license authorized by Gov. David A. Paterson, which allows 14 and 15 year olds to hunt big game for the first time. State Senator Liz Krueger (D N.Y.) is trying to undo the positive steps taken by the state legislature last year by introducing Senate Bill 3598, which would raise the hunting age across the board.

Read About It: The New York Post

Posted: 4/16/2009 9:40:18 AM

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