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Updated July 21st, all but a hand full have opted in. Monroe County is in except for unit 8C (bowhunting only): County Opt-in to Youth Firearms Hunt (ny.gov)

Just looked up and saw that Monroe County is having a public hearing on the matter July 13th:

Updated as of June 24th- still surprised no action in some WNY counties: Counties that have adopted a local law to allow 12 and 13 year olds to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow (ny.gov)

Jefferson & Lewis counties have opted in.

Did some research, looks like Wayne County is having a public hearing on it June 15th. Ontario County may have it on their agenda tonight.

I heard from a reliable source last night that the Livingston County Board of Supervisors has approved of, and will opt-in for the youth hunt.

I think a key will be to contact your respective county legislator to make sure it is on their radar, the more noise the better chances of the county passing it. Unfortunately I could see some counties not opting in, for no particular reason.

As reported by DEC, will be up to each county to pass legislation to allow youth deer hunting with a firearm: DEC Announces New Opportunity for Youth Hunters - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Be sure to read the fine print

Took a ride down this AM, fair number of pike and suckers in the stream, but nothing huge size wise. Water is low, like everywhere else, just barely a trickle coming over the dam. Imagine several days or a week before the eyes start moving, but they are going to need some rain to get to the dam.

Sorry for your loss.

UPDATE: Opening back up tomorrow 12/09 , regular hours 8AM- 5PM