Allows a person at least ten years old to hunt small game, fowl, deer, or bear without a license or course certification if accompanied by a.

New York Senate Bill S01153 amends the environmental conservation law to establish a hunting mentorship program. This program allows individuals who are at least ten years old to hunt small game, fowl, deer, or bear during applicable seasons without needing a hunting license or hunter's education course certification. However, the person must be within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor at all times while hunting and may possess or control a firearm.

Allows a person at least ten years old to hunt small game, fowl, deer, or bear without a license or course certification if accompanied by a.

New York Senate Bill S01153 amends the environmental conservation law to establish a hunting mentorship program. This program allows individuals who are at least ten years old to hunt small game, fowl, deer, or bear during applicable seasons without needing a hunting license or hunter's education course certification. However, the person must be within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor at all times while hunting and may possess or control a firearm.