Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Two weeks ago, Erie County lawmakers were intent on taking another shot at allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt with adult supervision, as part of a state opt-in program.
However, just as he did in 2021, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says any bill that proposes youth hunters in the county will be vetoed upon arrival to his desk.
“I coached hockey, I know what 12- and 13-year-old boys are like, and even with mentors, they do bad, goofy things. I don’t think it’s appropriate,” said Poloncarz on the proposed bill. “I’ve talked to hunters who don’t think it’s appropriate. This is not prohibiting a child from hunting outside of Erie County. If they do it with their parent, they could go to Cattaraugus and Chautauqua. I just don’t think it’s appropriate for Erie County.”…