I have had one for several years and am very happy with it. Not afraid to carry through brush and brambles and worry about scratching it up like on a high dollar gun. Has extractors, not ejectors, but not an issue for me. Neve r had any issues with it. At least before buying it, see if you can find one to see if it fits, and swing it.
I use a CZ Upland Ultralight O/U in 12 gauge, but also come in 20 gauge. Think it was around $650 new. Weighs in at 6 lbs., 20 gauge will be slightly lighter.
Updated as of yesterday: DEC Releases Proposed Changes to Improve New York State's Sunfish and Crappie Fishing Regulations - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
There is On Target Firearms on Basket Rd in Webster, or The Firing Pin in Bergen. Check their websites for info. for inexperienced shooters. Does he have any time under his belt or brand new to firearms? Will make a difference in what they will offer.
Page 67 of the new Fishing Regulations Guide- 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset is permitted, or 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise is prohibited is their wording on it.
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)
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)
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.
In case you didn't see this yet, bow and muzzleloader will be open Dec 26, 2021- Jan 1st 2022, Southern Zone only : DEC Announces Southern Zone 'Holiday Deer Hunt' for December 2021 - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Just an FYI for anyone who takes their venison to Swans: They are temporarily closed due to an employee having contact with someone who tested positive for Covid. All are being tested , will post when they are re-opened.