Excludes deer management professionals retained by the incorporated village of Lloyd Harbor, or the incorporated village of Upper Brookville from the hunting rifle ban on Long Island.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix open season and bag limits for pheasant hunting on Long Island by individuals who hold a junior license.
Extends the authority of the department of environmental conservation to fix open season and bag limits for pheasant hunting on Long Island by individuals who hold a junior license.
Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.
Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.
Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.