Bill > S07864

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to set open season and bag limits for pheasant hunting on Long Island for junior license holders by modifying the sunset date of a previous law. Specifically, the bill changes the expiration date of paragraph c-1 of section 11-0903 of the environmental conservation law from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2028, effectively giving the DEC three more years of authority to regulate youth pheasant hunting days on Long Island. A junior license typically refers to a hunting license for young hunters, usually under a certain age (often 16 or 17), which provides an opportunity for youth to participate in hunting activities under specific guidelines. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, and the extended authority will allow continued management of youth pheasant hunting opportunities on Long Island for an additional three years.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7864