BILL NUMBER: S9302
SPONSOR: ORTT
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 389 of the laws of 2024 amending the environ-
mental conservation law relating to authorizing hunting big game by
rifle in the county of Niagara, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
 
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bill is to continue to allow big game hunting by
rifle in Niagara County
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 states that section 5 of chapter 389 of the laws of 2024
amending the environmental conservation law to expire on October 1,
2028.
Section 2 establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Big game hunting, which is a sport that is enjoyed by many throughout
the state, includes the hunting of deer and bear. Currently, Niagara is
not included in the list of counties that are allowed to use rifles for
big game hunting. Also, hunting is a critical conservation tool for the
deer and bear population.
This legislation, which is at the request of the Niagara County Legisla-
ture, would allow for the hunting of big game for the period between
November 15th and December 7th using a rifle. Currently many other Coun-
ties throughout the state have this allowance under law and Niagara
County wishes to be in the same playing field for their local sportsmen.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024: S.8382B - Signed Chapter 389
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately