Bill > A04747

This bill establishes the "Come Home to Hunt Act", which creates a new two-day hunting license specifically for non-residents of New York. The license will cost $40.00 and will allow non-resident hunters to hunt a variety of game types, including domestic game birds, migratory game birds, big game, and small game during two consecutive days specified on the license. By amending the existing environmental conservation law, the bill provides a more flexible and potentially more affordable option for non-residents who want to hunt in New York, potentially encouraging more out-of-state hunters to visit and participate in hunting activities. The new licensing option takes effect immediately upon passage, giving non-resident hunters a new, shorter-term option for experiencing hunting in New York.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4747