If I hunted in NY, I'd support RWK's position. Putting 16-17 year olds in the field with guns during traditional bow hunting days isnt an attempt by fish and game to encourage youth hunting, its an attempt to increase the deer harvest. If it was a true 'youth' hunt, younger hunters accompanied by gunless adults would be allowed to participate.

CattNY, to me, sounds like a jealous gun hunter who's pissed off that other type of deer hunter's (archers) have earlier chances at deer and longer seasons.

Why do you think that is Catt? Maybe because the chances of harvesting a deer with a bow is alot more difficult than killing one with a gun?

If you supported 'youth' hunts in NY, you'd be screaming to high heaven to include younger hunters. IMO 16 & 17 aren't youths. They shouldnt even be included. 15 and younger with adult supervision is the best way to go.