Senator george maziarz rc, newfane is pleased to announce that the state senate has given final passage to legislation s. What is the latest count of states allowing full inclusion of crossbows. Oct 30, 2019 every year, this opening day for crossbow seems to get a little more attention in hunting circles. Terrain forested mountains cover most of new york and fertile plateaus in the southwest. Time running out for proposed crossbow legislation the. Crossbows in new york tracking wildlife with joseph cea. In 2016, bowhunters killed 469 deer during the statewide regular archery season and 1,267 during the expanded archery season. Crossbow hunters seek senate approval pressconnects. New yorks grassroots archery and hunting organization comprised and financed. That portion of the law was widely criticized by crossbow users and by shops that sell the implements, since it was put in place after crossbows were first legalized for use in new york during the late muzzleloader season. New york deer hunting 2018 the god father buck duration. At this point, crossbow users must purchase a muzzleloader license to use a crossbow for hunting. For specific dates within your region, visit the new york department of environmental conservation website.
Nov 18, 2019 jeremy rowbotham shoots a good buck last day of the new york crossbow season 2019. This page serves as the new york state online training course for crossbow hunting qualification and certification. Crossbow hunting regulations by state legal requirements. Crossbow hunting in new york state ny state senate. In the southern zone, which includes western new york, the season. 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. Crossbow hunting information new york hunting seasons. And it was imposed after some new york hunters purchased crossbows with draw weights above that limit.
Proposed increase in days for ny fall crossbow hunting halted. In the southern zone, which includes western new york, the season begins oct. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed. Authorizes dec to adopt regulations authorizing the taking of wildlife using a crossbow and to include a summary. Allow junior hunters ages 12 to 15 to hunt with a crossbow. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department of. New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. Maine to allow xbow during october archery season in 2020. Within the hunting community it has certainly caused a.
Crossbow hunting in pennsylvania got a boost in 2009. Outdoor recreationists should be aware of hunting season schedules and areas where hunting is permitted when choosing where to explore in the greater new york metropolitan region. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator gallivan in 2012. We now have some experience with crossbow big game hunting in new york. According to rick mcdermott, membership in the new york crossbow coalition rose by 33. Deer and bear hunting seasons new york state department. New york hunting 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. Gallivans crossbow bill s86a has been become part of budget bill s7508b. Starting with the 20112012 hunting season, any hunter with a hunting license, deer permit and crossbow permit will be able to get in the woods a month early on private lands and use a crossbow or a bow to take deer of either sex. Obviously, the weather plays a much more important role during the late season, and hunter comfort and safety become paramount to the outcome of each hunt. Every year, this opening day for crossbow seems to get a little more attention in hunting circles. Us crossbow regulations tenpoint tenpoint crossbows. He first introduced legislation in 2003 to direct the new york state department of environmental conservation to promulgate rules and regulations for hunting with a crossbow.
New york hunting seasons offer deer, black bear, wild turkey and small game bagging opportunities for both resident and nonresident hunters. Hi frank, thank you for your dedication to bowhunting and for sharing your request about crossbow hunting season. Feb, 2020 if youre new to the world of hunting crossbows, or even if youre not, theres a bunch of information that youre probably unaware of. Crossbow hunting qualification and safety information. We moved forward and received our 501c7, tax exempt status on november 17, 20. Proposed increase in days for ny fall crossbow hunting. Thus, a convicted felon may hunt with a crossbow without violating federal law.
Incorporating crossbow hunting in new york state has been supported in the past by groups such as disabled sportsmen of america, safari club, new york state conservation council, the niagara county federation of conservation clubs, and the. Crossbows may not be used to take carp or any other fish. Crossbows legal for all persons during the entire deer hunting season. Crossbows are legal in any bow and arrow hunting season and other hunting seasons for all species where the use of bow and arrow is allowed. However, some states, such as new york, prohibit convicted felons from possessing and using crossbows, so it is illegal for a felon to hunt with a crossbow in those jurisdictions. 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. This actor teaches men how to bow hunt new york post. Within a week there was tremendous support for the issue and in march 2012 we filed the paperwork and became an incorporated business. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for new york hunting seasons vary based on animal and seasons. New york crossbow coalition was born on february 3, 2012 as a facebook group. September 27 to october 25 and december 9 to december 15 crossbow. New york offers hunting licenses can be purchased online, but nonresidents must provide proof of hunter education or a previous hunting license and proof of identity. Crossbows are allowed in new yorks southern zone from nov. 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. A crossbow should be legal for all game, during all seasons, and in any. 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. Crossbow hunting is growing across the country and the new law expands the opportunities for hunters to use crossbows when hunting in new york, dec commissioner joseph martens said in a statement. 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 seasons. Government lands % 17% private lands 28,855,703 acres. Hunting seasons 201920 new yorknew jersey trail conference. July 28, 2010 allows the use of crossbows during all deer. New york state hunting seasons are categorized by hunting zones. New york hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. There is no hunting permitted in new york city or nassau county.
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. Alabama, delaware, kansas, nebraska, new hampshire, nevada, new york, pennsylvania, rhode island, utah. Crossbow hunters seek senate approval binghamton new york news. This is not required if you have completed the hunter education course and received a hunter education certificate on or after april 1, 2014. Normally im forced to spend a lot of time in albany fighting against new laws that infringe on sportsmens rights, senator maziarz said. Please be aware that the details of crossbow use i. During the 2016 season, 9439 deer were harvested by crossbow hunters. Known for great opportunities to hunt deer, bear, and turkey. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease. The majority of the adirondack park is located in the northern zone, and regulations for the northern zone are shown below. According to rick mcdermott, membership in the new york crossbow coalition rose by 33 percent in.
Nov 14, 2019 subsequent legislation has provided piecemeal increases in hunting opportunities but still fell short of meeting the decs deer management goals or hunter preferences. The use of a crossbow is legal in the following states during deer or game hunting seasons only. The decs 2017 whitetailed deer harvest summary noted the number of deer killed with a crossbow jumped 24. The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. New law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. One small group pushed hard to include the crossbow among legal hunting ordnance and. 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. Crossbow hunting a possibility in new york outdoorhub reporters 02. One small group pushed hard to include the crossbow among legal hunting ordnance and another small group. Crossbow hunting as of april 1, 2014, a new crossbow law is in effect.
Oct 06, 2017 in new york, bow hunting season opened on oct. 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. 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. Crossbow season opens saturday in the southern zone. The states department of environmental conservation recently randomly selected, 10,000 licensed biggame hunters. The dec is currently working to develop regulations that will implement this new law.
Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. Your immediate help is needed if you would like to see crossbows included in the ny full archery season. Crossbow hunting the late season can be a difficult endeavor at best. Crossbow hunting regulations by state click on a state in the list below to read about crossbow hunting regulations in that state. Crossbow regulations north american crossbow federation. As this years deer hunting season winds down, new york state officials. For almost 30 years, a minor war raged over the use of crossbows for hunting in new york. Crossbow hunting a possibility in new york outdoorhub. You cant use any hunting crossbows manufactured before 1980 for deer hunting, their most common practice, and they must have a draw weight of at least 125lbs.
May 17, 2017 for almost 30 years, a minor war raged over the use of crossbows for hunting in new york. 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. New bill would allow crossbows during archery season. The department of environmental conservation has made it legal to hunt using a crossbow during the fall hunting season an exception. Find details on the 201920 hunting seasons in new york and new jersey below.
Dec sets crossbow hunting regulations ny state senate. Crossbow expansion dropped from new yorks state budget. 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. Weve also compiled a list of our top 10 nohunting hike areas in new york and new jersey. Please check ny hunting regulations for additional information. Aug 28, 2014 new law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. As of december 31st 2012, crossbow hunting has become entirely illegan in the state of new york, unless one is almost completely physically disabled. Changes on horizon as crossbow season opens saturday the. Subsequent legislation has provided piecemeal increases in hunting opportunities but still fell short of meeting the decs deer management goals or hunter preferences.
His predecessor, senator john daly, had advocated for similar legislation in the 1980s and 1990s. The pennsylvania board of game commissioners expanded where and when hunters could use crossbows and. 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. You cant use any hunting crossbows manufactured before 1980 for deer hunting, their most common practice, and they must have a. There are a lot more challenges when hunting the late season compared to hunting the early season. However, thanks to bill s169920, this might change soon enough, although no guarantees can be given. The states department of environmental conservation recently. Matt needler, of rochester, took this 10point buck with a crossbow on veterans day nov. 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.
For example, federal law does not consider a crossbow to be a firearm. The use of crossbows has been steadily increasing in new york in recent years. Crossbows may be used for big game hunting deer and bear during the last 14days of the southern zone archery season. Nov 01, 2017 crossbows may be used for big game hunting deer and bear during the last 14days of the southern zone archery season. If youre new to the world of hunting crossbows, or even if youre not, theres a bunch of information that youre probably unaware of. Crossbows must have a minimum draw weight of 75 pounds and a minimum stock length of 25 inches. Jun 12, 2019 in the southern zone, which includes western new york, the season begins oct. Crossbow hunting is growing across the country and the new law expands the opportunities for hunters to use crossbows when hunting in new york. Crossbow hunting the late season hunting, whitetail hunting. Crossbow hunting the late season hunting, whitetail.
Again, there may be further restrictions applied during these seasons such draw weights and the use of scopes. Jeremy rowbotham shoots a good buck last day of the new york crossbow season 2019. Time running out for proposed crossbow legislation the buffalo. The new law essentially treats crossbows as a muzzleloader. 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. Dec 18, 2019 hi frank, thank you for your dedication to bowhunting and for sharing your request about crossbow hunting season. Aug 28, 2014 crossbow hunting is growing across the country and the new law expands the opportunities for hunters to use crossbows when hunting in new york, dec commissioner joseph martens said in a statement. The crossbow hunting for big game deer and bear begins this weekend over a large portion of upstate new york.
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