The minimum overall length of a crossbow from buttstock to front of limbs is 24 inches. Deer hunting season dates new york hunting seasons. Dec 10, 2017 the culmination of the 2017 bow hunting season in upstate new york catskill mountains. It doesnt have to cost a ton to get a decent crossbow either.
Time running out for proposed crossbow legislation the buffalo. Crossbows did not become legal hunting implements in new york state until 2014. Crossbow hunting in ny i know theres been talk and a bill put out to allow crossbow hunting in the state of ny. Sep 19, 2017 the suffolk county department of parks offers deer hunting access to suffolk residents during the 201718 nysdec long island archery hunting season. According to rick mcdermott, membership in the new york crossbow coalition rose by 33 percent in 2019. Thanks to a special inclusion as part of the governors executive budget bill in april 2014. A legal crossbow consists of a bow and string, either compound or recurve, that launches a minimum 14inch bolt or arrow, not including point, mounted upon a stock with a trigger that holds the string and limbs under tension until released. Immediately after taking a turkey, you must fill out the carcass tag in ink and attach it to the bird. Aug 28, 2014 new law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m.
The options ranged from ending the crossbow season earlier than bows, to starting the season late, to banning the use of crossbows on weekends. New law allows crossbow hunting, but not on li newsday. Dec finalizes rule changes to implement new crossbow hunting law. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator. Nov 01, 2017 crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. During the spring, the season is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx and hunting hours are 12hour before sunrise to noon. The minimum limb width of a crossbow is 17 inches measured from the widest part of the limbs, uncocked.
Reduces the setback to discharge a crossbow to 150 feet consistent with a long bow. Crossbow hunting qualifications and safety information crossbows may be used by any person age 14 or older to hunt deer, bear, unprotected wildlife and most small game species except waterfowl and other migratory game birds. High kill rate has dnr looking at changing crossbow deer season. Late season ohio crossbow giant buck orwa duration. Crossbow for deer a tactical and practical question ny. Crossbows smith point archery crossbows long island. Dec finalizes rule changes to implement new crossbow.
Arrows used in harvesting bear or deer must feature sharpened broadheads with metal points and should be at least 78 of an inch. Lobner presented seven options for a crossbow season that he said would do just that. High kill rate has dnr looking at changing crossbow deer. Long island holds the majority of new yorks wintering waterfowl. Oct 16, 2019 crossbows did not become legal hunting implements in new york state until 2014. The states department of environmental conservation.
The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed. Crossbows are allowed in new yorks southern zone from nov. Replaces the special longbow season with a special archery season and adds crossbow allows 12 15 year olds to hunt with a crossbow removes the prior prohibition on 12 and year olds authorizes those 55 years old or older to. Read more 6142656300 oklahoma crossbows and conventional bows with draw lock devices are a legal means of hunting whenever conventional bows are allowed. To prevent wounding game, practice often and do not take shots at game that are beyond your effective range, generally less than 3040 yards, similar to a modern compound bow. Always identify your target and the area beyond it before shooting. Bill hilts jr changes needed in crossbow regulations the. The most successful turkey hunters use a variety of calls e. Please bring me a nice crossbow so i can wack some. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department.
Legal for all hunters on long island in moultonborough with long island deer permit. The next morning at sunrise, the extended combination late big game season opens for an additional nine days, to include crossbow, late archery and muzzleloader black powder season. I know many bow hunters are against the use of crossbow. The crossbow certificate of qualification from 201220 is not valid. Crossbow season for big game in the southern zone of new yorks early archery season opens saturday. Due to the covid19 outbreak dec is temporarily suspending the need for users of state lands on long island to obtain a long island three year state lands access permit until june 1, 2020 frequent users of state lands are still encouraged to apply for these permits as they will be necessary again in the future. They can be used during the last two weeks of the southern zone regular bow season nov. Crossbow hunting qualifications and safety information.
Smith point archery is long islands premiere crossbow shop. Crossbows can be lawfully used in harvesting deer during muzzleloader and deer firearms season. Oct 30, 2019 the current crossbow season was put into place in 2014 and its time for modifications to expand this opportunity for senior and junior hunters, as well as physically challenged sportsmen and women. Replaces the special longbow season with a special archery season and adds crossbow allows 12 15 year olds to hunt with a crossbow removes the prior prohibition on 12 and year olds authorizes those 55 years old or older to use a crossbow in a special archery season. Crossbow hunters must purchase a crossbow hunting permit. To uncock a crossbow, shoot an arrow tipped with a field point into the soft ground or a target. Nov 09, 2016 late season ohio crossbow giant buck orwa duration. New law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. We are proud to be official dealers for the following brands of crossbows. Time running out for proposed crossbow legislation the. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department of. The archery place in montgomery, illinois, saw a need to help scouts earn archery merit badges, so its owners did their research. This should be updated because ny now does have a crossbow season from 11114 through 111414 and you must obtain a muzzleloader tag to hunt with a crossbow.
Deer hunters and general are also taking fewer yearling bucks. New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. Within a week there was tremendous support for the issue and in march 2012 we filed the paperwork and became an incorporated business. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator gallivan in 2012. Authorizing those physically unable to draw a longbow or compound bow as determined by a physician to use a crossbow in the special archery season. Crossbow hunters seek senate approval pressconnects.
Everyone who is hunting this season, be safe and post pictures. Headtotoe camouflage helps hunters to stay undetected prior to the shot. Landlord tenant lawyer new york, ny posted may 23, 2016 12. Crossbows must have a minimum peak draw weight of 100 pounds and a maximum peak draw weight of 200 pounds. The close of the new york southern zone firearm season shotgun, rifle, handgun for deer and bear hunting is just ahead, ending this sunday, dec. Crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. The statewide season bag limit is one bird of either sex. Crossbows may be used by any person age 14 or older to. A crossbow may not be possessed in or on a motor vehicle unless it is uncocked. I can tell you many people are buying crossbows simply to extend their seasons as it can be used in the last 10 days of archery season all the way through as long as you have the corresponding tags. For almost 30 years, a minor war raged over the use of crossbows for hunting in new york. Andrew penzi provides hunting lessons and good times during a november rut hunt. Oct 31, 2018 crossbow season for big game in the southern zone of new yorks early archery season opens saturday.
Jul 14, 2019 new york deer hunting 2018 the god father buck duration. Maps and tables displaying the hunting seasons for whitetailed deer and black. Changes on horizon as crossbow season opens saturday the. Has anyone heard anything further on this, is it legal or not. The department of environmental conservation has made it legal to hunt using a crossbow during the fall hunting season an exception being the nassau, westchester, and suffolk counties. Aug 27, 2014 albany, ny august 27, 2014 the department of environmental conservation dec has adopted final regulation changes to ensure that the crossbow is a legal implement for the fall 2014 hunting.
The draw weight must be a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 200 lbs. Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield. See rifle, shotgun, and bow areas for where these implements are allowed check out the crossbow hunting page for license and training requirements and details about hunting with a crossbow be aware of rules for importing big game into new york. Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield either their completed hunter. Legal for all hunters to take a deer in firearms season. We moved forward and received our 501c7, tax exempt status on november 17, 20. Ny deer hunting season is long, cost is cheap still too. Apr 17, 2018 i can tell you many people are buying crossbows simply to extend their seasons as it can be used in the last 10 days of archery season all the way through as long as you have the corresponding tags. Mike just bought his first crossbow and had outstanding results. Jan 25, 2019 lobner presented seven options for a crossbow season that he said would do just that. Tens of thousands of ducks and geese of at least 28 species are available to long islands waterfowlers.
Albany, ny august 27, 2014 the department of environmental conservation dec has adopted final regulation changes to ensure that the crossbow is a legal implement for the fall 2014 hunting. I would hear stories about deer ducking out of the way because crossbows were so loud. In addition, senior hunters age 55 years or older would be able to use a crossbow during the special archery season, authorizes someone physically challenged to use a crossbow during the special. Jun 12, 2019 in addition, senior hunters age 55 years or older would be able to use a crossbow during the special archery season, authorizes someone physically challenged to use a crossbow during the special. View future big game season dates to plan for future hunting seasons summary of 201920 hunting seasons pdf. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease. Be great to see it become legal on long island but that wont happen. We not only stock the best brands of crossbows, but we are one of the only ranges around that can accommodate them, plus we service them.
You can also use the crossbow during the regular gun season and the muzzloader season effective this year. The current crossbow season was put into place in 2014 and its time for modifications to expand this opportunity for senior and junior hunters, as well as physically challenged sportsmen and women. E184 bow hunting whitetails in new york, season 2, with per kristensen duration. New york consolidated laws, environmental conservation law. Please invite everyone that is interested in unshackling the crossbow in ny to join the group.
A crossbow should be legal for all game, during all seasons, and in any. May 22, 2016 landlord tenant lawyer new york, ny posted may 23, 2016 12. Hunting with a crossbow view document new york codes. Crossbow hunters seek senate approval binghamton new york news.
Without landowner permission, crossbows may not be discharged within 250 feet of any home, school building or playground, public structure, farm structure in use, or occupied factory or church. New yorks grassroots archery and hunting organization comprised and. Crossbow hunters must be 14 or older, hold a hunting license and complete a safety course. They may be within or leaned against vehicles when cocked as long as there is no boltarrow in the firing position. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in. The suffolk county department of parks offers deer hunting access to suffolk residents during the 201718 nysdec long island archery hunting season. The newer crossbow models go over 350 fps and are much quieter. The various seasons run from early october through midfebruary. Gallivan rci, elma says the department of environmental conservation dec has adopted final regulations to allow for the use of crossbows for big game and small game hunting in new york state starting this fall.
Dec sets crossbow hunting regulations ny state senate. New york crossbow coalition was born on february 3, 2012 as a facebook group. Page 1 of 2 2018 ny hunting season posted in hunting open discussions. There is an imposed minimum on the length and width of the crossbow 24. New york state has both spring and fall hunting seasons. Crossbow hunting information new york hunting seasons. Page 2 of 2 crossbow hunting posted in hunting open discussions.
I was hunting out east,the northfork in southold town. Please bring me a nice crossbow so i can wack some bambis thank, phil 1 like. Vehicle entry fee collected from april through november. In every form, the length of the crossbow season would be shorter than the current archery season. Wild deer without antlers or having antlers measuring less than three inches in length shall not be taken unless it is taken 1 by long bow in a special long bow season established in subdivision 3 of this section, or 2 by muzzleloading firearm or crossbow in a special muzzleloading firearm season established in subdivision 8 of this. Crossbows may not be used to take carp or any other fish. If you do not get a deer with the regular bow you can take 2 because you get 2 tags. Bill hilts jr changes needed in crossbow regulations. The fall season is divided in to six season zones and fall hunting hours are sunrise. Ny public land giant buck at 40 yards while bowhunting the new york rut. The culmination of the 2017 bow hunting season in upstate new york catskill mountains. May 17, 2017 crossbow hunters seek senate approval. Crossbow regulations north american crossbow federation. New york deer hunting 2018 the god father buck duration.
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