New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Commends Gov. Spitzer

for Signing Rifle Hunting Bills

TROY, NY (07/19/2007)(readMedia)-- The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association commends Governor Spitzer for signing A-6064A/S-3219A allowing the use of rifles for hunting deer and bear in Chemung, Steuben and Yates counties. Successful implementation of the rifle hunting change in several other counties in the southern tier region in 2005 demonstrates that rifles can be used safely for big game hunting in this part of the state. The NYSRPA is pleased that the Governor appreciates this fact and has supported New York State’s hunters by signing these bills.

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