Cuomo signs bill lowering minimum age for big game archery hunting from 14 to 12

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Cuomo signs bill lowering minimum age for big game archery hunting from 14 to 1218 May 2011, 7:13 pmGov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that would lower the age for an individual to obtain a junior archery license from 14 to 12 years of age. Under the legislation, a junior archery licensee who is 12 or 13 years...Source: Outdoors Blog

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[Sogaard]

My 10 yr old sons are going to be so happy 

[burmjohn]

thats good news!

[Fantail]

While I'm certain Cumo has done this to increase revenue for the state, yes this bill is still a good thing.

[First-light]

My daughter turns 12 in Sept. She has already asked to take the safety course. I'm really excited about it, nothing like taking a kid out for their first hunt!