Syracuse.com - Should public schools offer instruction on hunting, fishing and trapping? (See poll)

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Two proposed bills introduced this year in the state Assembly and Senate would require the DEC to “develop an educational program for grades nine through 12 regarding types of fish that can be caught, game sought and other information necessary for implementing an educational program.”

Should instruction about hunting and fishing be part of the curriculum at public schools?

Two proposed bills introduced this year in the state Assembly and Senate would require the state Department of Environmental Conservation to “develop an educational program for grades nine through 12 regarding types of fish that can be caught, game sought and other information necessary for implementing an educational program.”

Should public schools offer instruction on hunting, fishing and trapping?

The proposed legislation, which is supported by the New York State Conservation Council, would not require school districts to use the curriculum, but it would give them the option of using it in high school physical education courses.

The Assembly bill, A4345, was sponsored by Assemblyman Will Barclay, R-Pulaski. The Senate version, sponsored by Sen. John Bonacic, R-Mt. Hope, is S4933. Supporters point out hunting, fishing and trapping activities contribute more than $1.8 billion to our state’s economy annually.

The proposed curriculum would include information on:

- Various hunting and fishing seasons;

- Species that can be sought;

- The necessary materials for obtaining hunting and fishing licenses;

- Oudoor opportunities for recreational and exercise purposes;

- The history and benefits of hunting and fishing in this state’s development.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog