News from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
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For Release: IMMEDIATELY, July 12, 2013
Contact: Michael Fraser, (518) 455-3751
Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) Announces New Law Will Allow Rifle Hunting In Ontario County

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C,I,-Canandaigua) today announced that legislation to legalize rifle hunting in Ontario County has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill (A.5574) introduced in the Assembly earlier this year by Leader Kolb, will attract more sportsmen and women to Ontario County by allowing the ability to use rifles to hunt on local lands.

"This new law is welcome news for our sporting community. The use of rifles during big game season is becoming more popular among sportsmen and women," Leader Kolb said. "Allowing the use of rifles here will make Ontario County even more appealing to local hunters and to conservationists who visit our region to enjoy our unique natural resources."

In a 2012 resolution, Ontario County formally requested to be added to the list of New York State counties that allow rifle hunting. With the new law, Ontario County becomes the 19th county to have this option in place. Leader Kolb's bill passed the State Assembly on June 19th before moving to the Governor's desk for signature.

Hunting season for deer and bear in the Southern Zone begins on November 16.