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Legislature adopts youth deer‑hunting pilot as Local Law G after public hearing
Summary
After a brief public hearing with one public commenter in favor, the Tompkins County Legislature voted to adopt Local Law G (a youth deer‑hunting pilot program). The adoption passed 11–2 following brief discussion on safety and cultural concerns.
The Tompkins County Legislature opened with a public hearing on Local Law G, a measure to establish a youth deer‑hunting pilot program. One speaker, Zach Wynne, spoke in favor of youth hunting as a way to teach gun safety and to address deer overpopulation and vehicle collisions. Following the hearing and later floor consideration the body moved to adopt the local law.
During later debate on the floor some legislators voiced reservations about firearms access for younger people; nonetheless the resolution to adopt Local Law G carried 11–2. The law was handled as a local pilot; administrative details related to seasons, safety training, and adult supervision will be implemented through county/code processes and relevant state hunting regulations.
