Ny dove hunting conducted a random survey in 2015 which showed if a dove hunting season was instated in ny 31% of the respondents would buy a shotgun and 74% indicated they would buy dove hunting related gear other than shotguns and ammunition. Crossbow hunting equipment new york state and ontario, canada. Read more 804367 vermont beginning in 2016 17 hunting seasons, hunters 50 and older will be allowed to use a crossbow without first obtaining a. The official record book for new york states biggest and best whitetails, as well as, new york state trophy bear records. Across the country, 238 people were killed in 2015 when their. Crossbows smith point archery crossbows long island. 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. Paul ice fishing and winter sports show helped kick off the 201920 icefishing season.
New york state department of environmental conservation 625 broadway albany, ny 122334800 18884868332 made in the u. The smalltown company owns numerous crossbow patents, innovates and makes all of its bestinindustry bows in its ohio factory. Ny deer hunting season is long, cost is cheap still too many deer. Crossbow hunting regulations by state legal requirements. 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. This safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations worldwide. 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. 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. Feb 27, 2020 bowhunter scot garland, of minoa, poses with his 8point buck he arrowed on halloween morning 2015 in the town of onondaga. Nov 01, 2016 so whos been out trying this yet crossbow hunting nys dept. Nov 23, 2015 exciting weekend deer hunting in 3m, orange county, ny.
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. It was on sale at field n stream and it definitely knocks deer down at 370 fps with plenty of energy. This is not required if you have completed the hunter education course and received a hunter education certificate on or after april 1, 2014. Please invite everyone that is interested in unshackling the crossbow in ny to join the group.
Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a 30point, crossbow buck updated may 21, 2019. Crossbow deer kill again outpaces vertical bow harvest in. 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. 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 york state dec designated hunting seasons for the southern zone, and all other dec regulations, are in effect. Bowhunter scot garland, of minoa, poses with his 8point buck he arrowed on halloween morning 2015 in the town of onondaga. New york state hunting seasons are categorized by hunting zones. Tenpoint carbon nitro rdx tenpoint has been the cadillac of crossbows for more than a decade. The regulations stem from legislation first introduced by senator gallivan in 2012. We are proud to be official dealers for the following brands of crossbows.
Met a lot of cool people big thank you to everyone who. So whos been out trying this yet crossbow hunting nys dept. Crossbow hunting information new york hunting seasons. New changes are heading our way for the 2015 deer season in new york. Check us out when you score that buck of a lifetime. Dec reports that the turkey population experienced reproductive success in the summer of 2015, and combined with relatively mild winters in 201516 and 201617, it is anticipated that the spring harvest will be up from last year and above the fiveyear average about 20,000 birds. Nys dec misses the mark with new regulations new changes are heading our way for the 2015 deer season in new york.
Entry into the new york state record book requires that three basic criteria be met. Crossbow hunting qualification and safety information. You must be 14 years or older, have a standard hunter education course that has been completed. I bought this model this season and it has worked great. Antleredonly early muzzleloader season in wildlife management unit 6a. Crossbow hunters must be 14 or older, hold a hunting license and complete a safety course. New york state spring turkey opens may 1 share the outdoors. Posted on march 30, 2016 march 31, 2016 legislation proposed in the new york state assembly would allow hunters to use crossbows during open archery seasons. Crossbows may not be used to take carp or any other fish. 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. 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. Aug 28, 2014 ny to allow crossbow hunting this fall. Ny deer hunting season is long, cost is cheap still too.
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. Crossbow regulations north american crossbow federation. Crossbow hunting legal again in new york outdoorhub. Always identify your target and the area beyond it before shooting. Crossbow hunting illegal in nys crossbow nation forum. Apr 24, 2017 dec reports that the turkey population experienced reproductive success in the summer of 2015, and combined with relatively mild winters in 2015 16 and 2016 17, it is anticipated that the spring harvest will be up from last year and above the fiveyear average about 20,000 birds. Crossbows 201501 crossbow use to archery privileges.
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. Crossbow hunters harvested 9,439 deer during the 2016 season, or about 26 percent more than the 7,500 taken in 2015. Whether you enjoy going into the woods for the big hunt or hitting the. Us crossbow regulations select a stateprovince from the map to see regulations related to it. Legal for physically challenged hunters during archery season. Authorizes dec to adopt regulations authorizing the taking of wildlife using a crossbow and to include a summary. Gallivan, akshar, bonacic, griffo, little, marchione, ortt, ritchie, seward read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the committee on environmental conservation an act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to crossbows. Ny state senate bill s86a the new york state senate. To uncock a crossbow, shoot an arrow tipped with a field point into the soft ground or a target. Aug 28, 2014 new law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Day of southern tier ny deer season, and i thought that i would take a big doe, but it turned out to be a 125lb.
New york environmental conservation law 110303 states that the new york state department of. Be aware of rules for importing big game into new york protect ny deer and moose from chronic wasting disease. Hunters in new york state harvested an estimated 2,061 deer during the 201617 hunting seasons, an estimated five percent increase over 201516 levels, department of environmental conservation dec commissioner basil seggos announced today. Mar 30, 2016 posted on march 30, 2016 march 31, 2016 legislation proposed in the new york state assembly would allow hunters to use crossbows during open archery seasons. 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.
All must accompany a nys hunting license and in some cases a. Crossbows are legal during archery season and firearms season. Crossbow hunting regulations by state click on a state in the list below to read about crossbow hunting regulations in that state. Last years 2012 hunting season was the last time it was legal to hunt with a crossbow even though that was regulated in such a manner as to allow it only during the gun seasons in the various dec zones within the state. The 2015 2016 hunting seasons summary can be found at nys dec site below. Dec recently surveyed hunters about their preferences regarding crossbow use. As crossbow popularity advances like tumbleweed in the wind, so too does crossbow technology. Hunting is allowed at the skaneateles conservation area on old seneca turnpike and gully road. Read more 804367 vermont beginning in 2016 17 hunting seasons, hunters 50 and older will be allowed to use a crossbow without first obtaining a crossbow disability permit. 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.
Hunters in wildlife management unit wmu 6a may take only antlered. View future big game season dates to plan for future hunting seasons summary of 201920 hunting seasons pdf. The state of new yorks budget for 20142015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Whereas, the effective hunting range of a crossbow is similar to that of a compound bow.
Hunters who plan to hunt with a crossbow must have in their possession while afield either their completed hunter. New law takes effect for fall 2014 hunting season senator patrick m. Dec sets crossbow hunting regulations ny state senate. The new law was included in the 20142015 state budget. Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a. With more than four decades of experience in the industry, we have the knowledge and knowhow to provide you with first rate wildlife taxidermy service you wont find anywhere else. Deer hunters and general are also taking fewer yearling bucks.
What ny hunters need to know about required hunting safety. Game preserve taxidermy, clinton street, buffalo, ny 2020. Approved changes to fall deer season structure for 20162017 include. 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. Commission approves changes to 20162017 deer regulations. 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. This page serves as the new york state online training course for crossbow hunting qualification and certification. 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 state of new yorks budget for 2014 2015 allows for the reintroduction of a crossbow hunting season. Maps and tables displaying the hunting seasons for whitetailed deer and.
The sa sports fever crossbow package features include 175 pound recurve crossbow, premium 4 x 32 multi reticle scope, quick detach quiver with 4 arrows, padded shoulder sling, adjustable weaver style scope mounts, full coverage dipped camouflage pattern, ambidextrous auto safety, large boot style foot stirrup, speeds up to 240 feet per second, lightweightcompact ambidextrous rear stock. Hunters in new york state harvested an estimated 2,061 deer during the 2016 17 hunting seasons, an estimated five percent increase over 2015 16 levels, department of environmental conservation dec commissioner basil seggos announced today. Smith point archery is long islands premiere crossbow shop. Hunters using a crossbow during the last 10 days of the early bow season in the. A crossbow permit will be required if the season is archery only. The missouri conservation commission set season dates and limits for the 20162017 fall deer season and gave initial approval to several deerhunting regulation changes proposed by the missouri department of conservation mdc at the commissions aug. Cool new tools for the 201920 ice fishing campaign.
At the mabel reynolds preserve, only bowhunting is allowed. Hunting seasons all season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31. For 2016 ten points taking the title back with its carbon nitro rdx. Whereas, a crossbow propels its projectile in the same fashion as a compound or recurve bow.
For those of us hunting in westchester county and a few other. Monster deer from 2016 ny hunting season including a 30. Since 1973, game preserve taxidermy has provided customers throughout the greater buffalo, ny area with high quality taxidermy services. Entry into the new york state record book requires that three basic criteria be. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game. Last year its sister brand, horton, introduced perhaps the allaround best crossbow on the market in its storm rdx. For 2018, crossbows represented 54 percent of the wisconsin bow deer harvest, up from 51 percent in 2017, 45 percent in 2016, 39 percent in 2015 and 33 percent in 2014. This recurve crossbow combines functionality and practicality in a compact package making it the best crossbow for the money. 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. To prevent wounding game, practice often and do not take shots at game that are beyond your effective range, generally less than 3040 yards.
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