Crossbow season new york state

The legislature has set the parameters for what dec can authorize, and we have authorized crossbow use to the maximum extent allowed under state law. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed after april 1st and which is offered by dec, or an equivalent decapproved online course. 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. It would also allow the use of a crossbow on private property in any deer season a stipulation that will render those vehement anticrossbow members of the bowhunting community apoplectic. Dec sets crossbow hunting regulations ny state senate.

The crossbow season in the northern zone was from oct. All must accompany a nys hunting license and in some cases a. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator gallivan in 2012. In the southern zone, which includes western new york, the season begins oct. Aug 09, 2017 alabama, delaware, kansas, nebraska, new hampshire, nevada, new york, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah. New crossbow laws and regulations were setup for new york back in 2014. Papa romes outdoors takes you crossbow hunting for big bucks in mountains, swamps and bogs in rain, hail, high winds and more. Big game hunters in the southern zone will be allowed to start chasing deer and bear with a crossbow as of saturday, continuing through nov. Hunters must possess a muzzleloader hunting privilege to legally hunt with a crossbow during any muzzleloader season or during open portions of the early bowhunting. Portions of archery and muzzleloader seasons are also open to crossbow hunters. Alaska, arizona, california, colorado, idaho, iowa, michigan. Nov 14, 2019 upstate new york hunters crossbow hunters are sharing some impressive photos of big bucks theyve arrowed this fall.

For almost 30 years, a minor war raged over the use of crossbows for hunting in new york. Dec recently surveyed hunters about their preferences regarding crossbow use. New york hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Jun 12, 2019 in the southern zone, which includes western new york, the season begins oct. In the following states, crossbows can be used during firearm season. New york bowhunters vice president richard kirschner, in an email to members, said crossbow advocates. The crossbow hunting for big game deer and bear begins this weekend over a large portion of upstate new york. Time running out for proposed crossbow legislation the.

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. The states department of environmental conservation recently randomly selected, 10,000 licensed biggame hunters. They can be used during the last two weeks of the southern zone regular bow season nov. Read more 6142656300 oklahoma crossbows and conventional bows with draw lock devices are a legal means of hunting whenever conventional bows are allowed. The new rule adds 30 days to each crossbow season in zones a, b, and c, and adds 33 days in zone d, thereby coinciding with the archery season on private land only. Crossbow hunting is growing across the country and the new law expands the opportunities for hunters to use crossbows when hunting in new york, said dec commissioner joe martens. We now have some experience with crossbow big game hunting in new york. New york crossbow coalition was born on february 3, 2012 as a facebook group.

Please refer to your states crossbow regulations before hunting. Crossbows may be used to take bear during the early bear season, early muzzleloader season in the northern zone, regular firearms seasons in the northern and southern zones, and the late muzzleloader season in the southern zone. I hereby make application to the director of the new hampshire fish and game dept. Hunters should be allowed to hunt with a crossbow the whole archery season as its projectile is an arrow not a bullet powered by gun powder. View future big game season dates to plan for future hunting seasons summary of 201920 hunting seasons pdf. And, in an effort to push for expanded coverage for crossbow usage, the group has sent nearly 2,500 support letters to both the senate and the assembly each in new york. We moved forward and received our 501c7, tax exempt status on november 17, 20. Ny state assembly bill a527 the new york state senate. 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 protect ny deer and moose from. The state department of environmental conservation this week approved new rules that will allow crossbow hunting as the season. 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.

The new law that authorizes the use of crossbows for hunting demonstrates governor cuomos commitment to increasing hunting opportunities here in new york state, said commissioner martens. Crossbows may be used for big game hunting deer and bear during the last 14days of the southern zone archery season. Crossbow hunters are not permitted to hunt in either of these regions. Mar 30, 2016 legislation proposed in the new york state assembly would allow hunters to use crossbows during open archery seasons. The proposed changes will provide a more uniform system and an enhanced sportsman experience. Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. An effort to increase the length of the season when crossbows can be legally used by new york hunters has failed for now.

For specific dates within your region, visit the new york department of environmental conservation website. Not all states allow felons to possess crossbows, such as new york, which doesnt allow felons to own weapons period. You must have a disability permit to use a crossbow during the archery season. There were no safety or damage incidents involving crossbow hunters. As this years deer hunting season winds down, new york state officials. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department.

The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Check with the state annually for seasonal dates and limits. Alabama, delaware, kansas, nebraska, new hampshire, nevada, new york, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah. Upstate new york hunters crossbow hunters are sharing some impressive photos of big bucks theyve arrowed this fall. The permit is valid for the following species, seasons and implements. Crossbows did not become legal hunting implements in new york state until 2014. Nov 09, 2016 join shane as he comes home on leave and looks to take out his very first deer ever with a crossbow. The new law essentially treats crossbows as a muzzleloader. Effective july 2011, the florida fish and wildlife conservation commission passed a new rule which will extend zonal crossbow seasons by a month. Just read this at the site of senator george maziarz, this was as of july 1, 2010.

Crossbows may not be used to take carp or any other fish. Again, there may be further restrictions applied during these seasons such draw weights and the use of scopes. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department of. New law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Regular archers still have the ability to hunt the entire archery season, crossbow hunters only get the last two weeks of the season.

Feb 20, 2019 papa romes outdoors takes you crossbow hunting for big bucks in mountains, swamps and bogs in rain, hail, high winds and more. One small group pushed hard to include the crossbow among legal hunting ordnance and another small group. A two year season ended december 31st of 2012 but a new law is building momentum. Crossbow laws and regulations are crossbows legal in my. Replaces the special longbow season with a special archery season and adds crossbow. Crossbow hunting information new york hunting seasons. Oct 30, 2019 and, in an effort to push for expanded coverage for crossbow usage, the group has sent nearly 2,500 support letters to both the senate and the assembly each in new york. The majority of the adirondack park is located in the northern zone, and regulations for the northern zone are shown below. Dec 18, 2019 please be aware that the details of crossbow use i. Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield either their completed hunter. The state of new york s budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Crossbow hunters seek senate approval pressconnects. Huge crossbow news from new york state crossbow nation forum.

New york appears to be getting closer to allowing crossbows during big game seasons. New york state office of parks, recreation and historic. Crossbows are currently allowed in most areas of the state during the last 11 days of the northern zone bowhunting season and the last two weeks of the southern zone season as well as the late. Senator george maziarz rc, newfane is pleased to announce that the state senate has given final passage to legislation s. Language in the state senates budget proposal that would have allowed. Nov 14, 2019 we now have some experience with crossbow big game hunting in new york. Assembly bill 9623, introduced by assemblywoman aileen gunther dforestburgh on march 22, would permit crossbow use for both deer and bears, along with small game for residents ages 12 and older. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease.

In april 2014, the annual budget bill for 201415 was signed and included language authorizing the use of crossbows for hunting under certain circumstances. The bill calls for a minimum 14inch bolt arrow, a safety, a minimum limb width of 17 inches, a minimum draw weight of 100 pounds and maximum weight of. Changes on horizon as crossbow season opens saturday the. Treman state parks selfissue hunting permit please carry this permit with you at all times while hunting in parks. New york state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation 201920 hunting permit buttermilk falls, robert h. Crossbow expansion dropped from new yorks state budget. In response to that push, new york bowhunters has urged its members to contact state lawmakers to reaffirm their position against the use of crossbows by any hunter including seniors and physically challenged during the archery season. Sep 23, 2016 under rules established by the new york state legislature, bowhunters may opt to use a crossbow during latter portions of bow seasons. During vermonts 2016 archery season 1,110 deer were reported killed with a crossbow, according to the states deer project leader. May 17, 2017 for almost 30 years, a minor war raged over the use of crossbows for hunting in new york.

Allows persons over the age of sixtytwo, persons over the age of fourteen and physically disabled, or both to hunt with crossbows during a special longbow hunting season. Jan 08, 2014 regular archers still have the ability to hunt the entire archery season, crossbow hunters only get the last two weeks of the season. During the 2016 season, 9439 deer were harvested by crossbow hunters. See state website for complete listing of regulations. Join shane as he comes home on leave and looks to take out his very first deer ever with a crossbow. Legislation proposed in the new york state assembly would allow hunters to use crossbows during open archery seasons. The crossbow hunting season in the state s southern zone starts saturday and runs. Crossbows in new york state from todays ithaca journal. It was another disappointment for hunters notably seniors and physically challenged sportsmen unable to draw a compound bow who want to extend their deer hunting season. Albany language within the state budget that would have expanded crossbow use into the entire archery season was ultimately dropped from the final version of the spending plan.

Aug 28, 2014 new law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Please invite everyone that is interested in unshackling the crossbow in ny to join the group. Crossbow hunting is growing across the country and the new law expands the opportunities for hunters to use crossbows when hunting in new york. That represents 32 percent of our total archery harvest, up from 14 percent in 2015, when crossbows could only be used by hunters with a disability permit, said nick fortin. New york governor andrew cuomo has unveiled 50 new outdoor projects for hunters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts in the state. Authorizes dec to adopt regulations authorizing the taking of wildlife using a crossbow and to include a summary. Ny state senate bill s86a the new york state senate. Please be aware that the details of crossbow use i.

Proposed increase in days for ny fall crossbow hunting halted. Crossbow regulations north american crossbow federation. 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. Changes crossbow to the bowhunting privilege from the muzzleloader privilege. Crossbows are not legal to use on big game during the archery season. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for new york hunting seasons vary based on animal and seasons. Regular archers are permitted to hunt in the two archery only counties in the lower half of new york state. Within a week there was tremendous support for the issue and in march 2012 we filed the paperwork and became an incorporated business. See the state website for the provisions of the new law. Hunters over age 14 may legally use a crossbow to harvest all small game including turkeys and any big game during a season that allows firearms. Deer hunters and general are also taking fewer yearling bucks. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed.

Petition allow new york state hunters to use crossbows. Allows 12 15 year olds to hunt with a crossbow removes the prior prohibition on 12 and year olds authorizes those physical unable to draw a longbow as determined by a physician to use a crossbow in a special archery season. See rifle, shotgun, and bow areas for where these implements are allowed check out the crossbow hunting page for. Crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator. Under rules established by the new york state legislature, bowhunters may opt to use a crossbow during latter portions of bow seasons. Whether that has been an effective strategy in their efforts to reduce crime is very debatable. 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. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the northern zone are not subject to the antlered deeronly requirement of the early muzzleloader season in wmus 6a, 6f, 6j, and. Huge crossbow news from new york state crossbow nation. Aug 28, 2014 the state department of environmental conservation this week approved new rules that will allow crossbow hunting as the season opens up in most parts of the state this october. This permit is valid 1012019 to 12172019 early, regular and late bow season and january 11january 31, 2020 dmfa, see specific season dates below. New york state hunting seasons are categorized by hunting zones. Hi frank, thank you for your dedication to bowhunting and for sharing your request about crossbow hunting season.