The 2026 Legislative Session is Over, but Sportsmen Should Always Stay Vigilant Earlier this month, the 2026 New York legislature adjourned for the
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- Freshwater: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
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NEWS ARCHIVE
Victory: Erie County Overrides Poloncarz Veto of Youth Hunting Law
New YorkEarlier today, May 28, the Erie County Legislature successfully overrode County Executive Mark Poloncarz's veto of Local Law 3-1, Youth Hunting
Read MoreAction Needed: Erie County Youth Hunting Veto Override on May 28
New YorkOn Thursday, May 28, the Erie County Legislature is scheduled to hold an override vote on Local Law 3-1, Youth Hunting Law. Your help is needed to
Read MoreSporting Dog Restriction Bills Set for Hearing Tomorrow in Committee
New YorkTomorrow, May 19, the Assembly Agriculture Committee is meeting to hear two bills that directly impact hound handlers, bird dog trainers, and sporting
Read More2026 Legislative Sessions Kick Off: Which States Convene Jan. 5-9?
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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
Read More2024 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
Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreNew York: 2023 Legislative Session Adjourns
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Read MoreNew 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
Read MoreNew 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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