Legislative Sessions Convening This Week: January 5-9, 2026 2026 legislative sessions begin in the following states this week, January 5-9. The
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Quick Links
- Hunting Regulations: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/hunting.html
- Fishing Regulations:
- Freshwater: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
- Saltwater: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/saltwater-fishing
- Trapping Regulations: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/furbearer
- Shooting Ranges: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24418.html
NEWS ARCHIVE
Governor Signs Bill to Track Sportsmen’s Credit Card Purchases
New YorkUnfortunately, last week, New York became the third state to enact legislation to track the credit card purchases of sportsmen. A.9862A / S.8479A will
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2024 Regular Legislative Session Wrap-Up
New YorkLast Friday, June 7, the New York 2024 regular legislative session adjourned. This means the regular legislative session is completed for the
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New York: Trick Play to Pass Hunting Contest Ban
New YorkAfter adjourning the 2023 legislative session on June 10, the Assembly Democratic leadership called the Assembly back to Albany on June 20 – 21 for a
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New York: 2023 Legislative Session Adjourns
FirearmsLast Saturday, June 10, the New York 2023 General Assembly adjourned, but the Assembly is expected to return to Albany to complete some unfinished
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New York: Wildlife Contest Ban Passes Committee – Email your State Senator Today
HuntingYesterday, May 22, the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee passed Senate Bill 4099 and sent it to the Senate for consideration. S4099 can be
Read MoreNew York: Wildlife Contest Ban is Back – Action Needed
HuntingLast year, New York sportsmen fought Assembly Bill 5746, a bill to ban wildlife contests. The same bill is back as Senate Bill 4099/Assembly Bill
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New York: Lead Ammunition Ban, Headed to Assembly Floor – Take Action Now
FirearmsYesterday, April 25, the Assembly Codes Committee decided to send legislation to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition to the Assembly floor for
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New York: Lead Ammunition Ban is Back, Hearing Tomorrow, April 25
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition for hunting on all state-owned lands is back for the 2023 legislative session as Assembly
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New York: Bill Taxes Ammo to Pay for Gun Violence
Government Affairs ArchiveNew York legislators are attempting to make sportsmen, target shooters and those who keep a firearm for self-defense pay for the violent actions of
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New York Introduces Legislation to Mandate Licenses for all Semi-Auto Rifles
NewsOn May 30th, Assembly Bill 10503 and its companion Senate Bill 9458 bill were introduced to require a license to purchase or sell any semi-automatic
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New York Contest Ban Scheduled for a Vote
Government Affairs ArchiveThe full New York Assembly will vote on a ban on wildlife related contests on May 31. Assembly Bill 5746, which is aimed at banning coyote contests,
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