Relates to lowering the age for universal hunting licenses from 14 years old to 12 years old

This bill lowers the minimum age for obtaining a hunting license in New York from 14 to 12 years old, directly affecting young hunters aged 12-13. Key provisions require that 12-13-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or designated adult (21+ with 3+ years' big game hunting experience) holding a valid license while hunting deer, bear, or using firearms/crossbows. The bill also updates age requirements for muzzle-loading firearms and crossbow use, maintaining supervision rules for younger hunters. These changes apply specifically to hunting regulations for big game and firearms under the Environmental Conservation Law.