While most of New York allows youth hunting starting at age 12, one county is still waiting on legislative approval to make it official.
Right now, Erie County in Western New York is the only county that does not allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt with a firearm during the designated youth season. That, however, could soon change.
According to multiple reports, there is a renewed push to update local legislation that would allow 12- and 13-year-olds in Erie County to hunt deer with a firearm during the youth season — bringing the county in line with the rest of the state.
Erie County Could Join Rest of New York on Youth Hunting
Small game season is now wrapping up across much of New York State. In most regions, seasons close at the end of February, while some extend into mid-March. As for deer hunting, that won’t resume until October 1, but planning for the next season is already underway…