Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) attended and spoke at the 2025 New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Breakfast today, Feb. 5, 2025. The New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is a bipartisan and bicameral group of state legislators working to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping throughout New York state.

As an avid hunter, outdoorsman and advocate for hunting and hunter safety, Smullen was excited to kick off the new year by meeting with legislative peers, including both new and existing caucus members, to discuss and help promote New York state’s time-honored sporting traditions. Attendees at the breakfast included:

• Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D,WF);
• Sen. Joseph A. Griffo (R,C);
• Sen. James Tedisco (R,C);
• Sen. Peter Oberacker (R,C);
• Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan (R,C);
• Sen. Pamela Helming (R,C,IP);
• Sen. Stephen Chan (R,C);
• Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,C-New Hartford);
• Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C-Lyons);
• Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette);
• Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C-Norwich);
• Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Geneseo);
• Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Lake George);
• Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester);
• Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown);
• Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D);
• Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and others!

“It was my pleasure to speak at today’s breakfast alongside so many members of the community, local leaders and state representatives to discuss the importance of outdoorsmanship in our great state,” said Smullen. Hunting, angling, trapping and recreational shooting are great ways to celebrate our freedom and prosperity in this beautiful country while also contributing to environmental conservation and stewardship. I’d like to thank everyone who attended the breakfast today for promoting these incredible New York state traditions.”