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. Crossbows may be used to take any other small game or upland game birds during their respective open seasons, or to take unprotected wildlife e. Crossbows for hunting deer and bear must have a fourteen inch bolt, a seventeen inch width, a twentyfour inch length, a draw weight of between one hundred and two hundred pounds, and a trigger safety. Jul 01, 2010 the legislation approved today specifies that crossbows shall be authorized for any big game season when the shotgun or muzzle loader is permitted. To uncock a crossbow, shoot an arrow tipped with a field point into the soft ground or a target. Make sure the crossbow limbs are free of obstructions before shooting. For 2015, parker unveiled the challenger, touted as the first ever youth and ladies model hunting crossbow, complete with a 1. New york state spring turkey opens may 1 share the outdoors.
Crossbow hunting regulations by state click on a state in the list below to read about crossbow hunting regulations in that state. I hereby make application to the director of the new hampshire fish and game dept. Paul ice fishing and winter sports show helped kick off the 201920 icefishing season. Sz 380 is supposed to shoot 380g arrows 380sec while the m 380 is supposed to shoot 350g arrows 380sec. Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a 30point, crossbow buck updated may 21, 2019. Nov 20, 2015 published on nov 20, 2015 join the tall pine outdoors team as they hunt the 2015 ny bow season, team member vinny gets a shot at 205 pound monster which is the the biggest buck of his life. Jul 28, 2015 engineers now endeavor to soften the compounds demeanor and produce a bow that not only generates ample speed, but is also a pleasure to draw and shoot. Archery season is long because the expectation for harvest is low.
Published on nov 20, 2015 join the tall pine outdoors team as they hunt the 2015 ny bow season, team member vinny gets a shot at 205 pound monster which is the the biggest buck of his life. Whereas, the new york state department of environmental conservation is responsible for regulating hunting within new york state. Ny state senate bill s86a the new york state senate. We provide information regarding requirements, a quick overview of the states crossbow regulatory history, as well as any vital requirements and restrictions that may apply. Nov 01, 2016 with a crossbow, that wouldnt have been a challenge. Aug 28, 2014 new law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Crossbows may be used only by licensees who are 14 years of age or older 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. By the time gun season opens most bucks will be hanging, shot at and will certainly be nockternal. The new york state department of environmental conservation dec is opening spring turkey season on may 1 in upstate new york north of the bronxwestchester county line, the agency announced today. A year after new york state recorded its safest hunting season in 60 years in 2015, three hunters have been killed in accidental shootings since the states gun season for deer opened nov. To deal with that, dec wants to change hunting regulations in certain parts of the state. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Authorizes dec to adopt regulations authorizing the taking of wildlife using a crossbow and to include a summary. Hunting is an excellent way to connect people to the natural world, dec commissioner basil seggos said.
New law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Crossbow hunting regulations by state legal requirements. The state department of environmental conservation this week approved new rules that will allow crossbow hunting as the season. For those of us hunting in westchester county and a few other. 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 6n, despite the overlap in season dates. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease. Crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. Apr 24, 2017 the new york state department of environmental conservation dec is opening spring turkey season on may 1 in upstate new york north of the bronxwestchester county line, the agency announced today. On the crossbow side, refinement continues, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction. 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. Cool new tools for the 201920 ice fishing campaign. Never dryfire a crossbow cock and fire without an arrow securely placed on the rail. Crossbow hunting equipment new york state and ontario, canada.
The legislation approved today specifies that crossbows shall be authorized for any big game season when the shotgun or muzzle loader is permitted. Feb 27, 2020 bowhunter scot garland, of minoa, poses with his 8point buck he arrowed on halloween morning 2015 in the town of onondaga. A crossbow hunter may take small game during the deer crossbow. The majority of the adirondack park is located in the northern zone, and regulations for the northern zone are shown below. Great little light weight crossbow with a heck of a punch, mine is shooting a 400 gr arrow 340 fps.
Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a. Oct 06, 2015 my first buck during the 2015 archery season. If you do not get a deer with the regular bow you can take 2 because you get 2 tags. Crossbows may not be used to take carp or any other fish. If harvest rates go up, will they shorten archery season. New york state hunting seasons are categorized by hunting zones. Nys and archery for the 2015 season big small game lake. Buy your license now to start your hunting adventure. New york crossbow coalition was born on february 3, 2012 as a facebook group. 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. View future big game season dates to plan for future hunting seasons summary of 201920 hunting seasons pdf. Us crossbow regulations select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. Hunters in portions of southeastern new york and throughout the lake plains and northern finger lakes area of central and western new york may only take antlerless deer during the first 15 days of the early bowhunting season october 115, 2015 and during all of the late bow and muzzleloader seasons december 1422, 2015. Within a week there was tremendous support for the issue and in march 2012 we filed the paperwork and became an incorporated business.
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. Remember that all photos must be of hunter and deer and must include the hunters full name, county and date of kill to be posted. Personally i think the archery season is way too long and is not fair to the gun hunters, especially the older timers. Recent hunting rules changes this is a summary of recent significant changes that affect hunting in new york. New changes are heading our way for the 2015 deer season in new york. Gear for the 201920 icefishing season has a heavy slant towards larger baits, continued innovations in plastics, fly fishing or inline reels, and even more. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed. Check the guide for other minor changes such as season dates. 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. Dec proposes hunting rule changes to lower deer numbers. New york state offers exciting opportunities to hunt a diverse array of wildlife, including big game, small game, game birds, waterfowl and furbearers at various times throughout the year. Crossbows may be used only by licensees who are 14 years of age or older. I bought this model this season and it has worked great. Never carry a cocked crossbow with an arrow in it while walking.
The state of new yorks budget for 2014 2015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Nys dec misses the mark with new regulations new changes are heading our way for the 2015 deer season in new york. We moved forward and received our 501c7, tax exempt status on november 17, 20. Aug 16, 2015 great little light weight crossbow with a heck of a punch, mine is shooting a 400 gr arrow 340 fps.
Dec sets crossbow hunting regulations ny state senate. Crossbow hunting as of april 1, 2014, a new crossbow law. Dec recently surveyed hunters about their preferences regarding crossbow use. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries commission now has the ability to establish a bow and arrow only season, and a bow and arrow and crossbow season in special deer hunting seasons. Crossbow regulations north american crossbow federation. The season is expected to open december 3rd, the second monday after thanksgiving, and after the firearm deer season. Jul 28, 2015 crossbow refinement continues for 2015, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction. Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield. To deal with that, dec wants to change hunting regulations in certain parts of. 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 crossbow season is only going to be open for roughly half of the illinois archery season.
Please invite everyone that is interested in unshackling the crossbow in ny to join the group. If hunting from a tree stand, always cock the crossbow on the ground before climbing into the stand. Whereas, the effective hunting range of a crossbow is similar to that of a compound bow. Nys and archery for the 2015 season big small game. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator gallivan in 2012. 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. 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. Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield either their completed hunter. New york state has way too many deer, according to the state department of environmental conservation. Illinois retailers and the crossbow manufacturers are extremely excited and anticipate a rise in sales.
Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. Whereas, a crossbow propels its projectile in the same fashion as a compound or recurve bow. Engineers now endeavor to soften the compounds demeanor and produce a bow that not only generates ample speed, but is also a pleasure to draw and shoot. Always identify your target and the area beyond it before shooting. July 2015 june 2016 regulations summary27 concurrent hunting during deer archery and crossbow seasons a bow hunter may take small game at any time the small game season is open, except the first three days of buck firearms season in counties having a buck firearms season. Get a new york state hunting license the state of new york. The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Wildlife management units a key to wildlife management units in new york state, providing links to boundary descriptions of each. Whereas, the minimum age to hunt big game in nys with a compound or. Crossbow refinement continues for 2015, from the quality of the components especially the triggers to overall construction. Hunt moose with a crossbow in areas of the state open to moose hunting during the open season on moose established by rule in section 11552, subsections 1 and 2 and according to the rules pertaining to moose hunting permits adopted by the commissioner for the protection of the moose resource under section 11551 and in accordance with the provisions of section 11601. Read more 2257652350 massachusetts crossbows may be used by certain permanently handicapped persons by permit only. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator.
Starting should be the 15th or later for either fun loving. Michael hacker, a team leader in hunting and archery at bass pro shops, takes aim with a excalibur phoenix crossbow inside the archery range at the fingerlakes mall. Crossbow hunting information new york hunting seasons. Legal for physically challenged hunters during archery season. 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. A resident landowner primarily engaged in farming including lessees and members of their immediate. To prevent wounding game, practice often and do not take shots at game that are beyond your effective range, generally less than 3040 yards. With a crossbow, that wouldnt have been a challenge. It was on sale at field n stream and it definitely knocks deer down at 370 fps with plenty of energy.
Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a 30. Deer hunters and general are also taking fewer yearling bucks. Because they are easier to use, lots of people believe that the success could end up shortening archery season for everyone, including vertical bow hunters. What ny hunters need to know about required hunting safety. Legislation proposed in the new york state assembly would allow hunters to use crossbows during open archery seasons. Read on for the latest hits and misses from bow manufacturers. Bowhunter scot garland, of minoa, poses with his 8point buck he arrowed on halloween morning 2015 in the town of onondaga. 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.
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