Charlie, this Junior archery age limit has been introduced the last few yrs, to lower to 12yrs old. I've written & written supporting the bills. NY bowhunters has pushed hard also to lower the age limit. I personnally don't understand what this states problem is. Were only 1 of few with higher age restrictions. Its been very difficult the last several yrs to try & explain to my boys why they cannot hunt in this state yet. Especially when they watch 9-12yr olds harvesting game in other states on the Outdoor ch. Luckily my oldest will be 14 this summer and can finally hunt with his bow. Both my boys have been shooting bow since age 3 starting on those plastic sucken cupped arrow deals. My oldest has been in competitions, and recieved awards. WAKEUP NY, get our kids in the woods earlier, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!