You need a hunting license if you are: 12 years and older and using a firearm or bow to hunt or take wild game. Persons under age 12 cannot hunt. Additional Privileges/Permits: depending on the season and species you are hunting you may need additional privileges or permits.
Is bow hunting legal in New York?
The portions of New York where rifles, shotguns, and bows may be used during the regular firearms seasons are set in law by the state legislature. See Rifle, Shotgun, and Bow Areas for a map of where various hunting implements may be used in the state.
When can you hunt with a bow in New York?
New York's bow hunting season for deer and bear kicks off Friday in the Northern Zone, and on Oct. 1 in the Southern Zone. Meanwhile, the deadline to apply for deer management permits (doe tags) is fast approaching and hunters need to get their choices in by Oct. 1.
How do I get a hunting license in NYS?
- Read information on license.
- Sign in or register.
- Complete the form.
- Get a confirmation.
- Wait 14-business days to receive license and tags in the mail (to receive your license & tags instantly, visit a license issuing agent location)
Is a bow a firearm in NY?
ARCHERYSNOB said: -Sounds like a dumb question, because it clearly is not a firearm, but did you know in NY,,the entire state of NY, based on DEC law,,the Bow is a firearm. -They allow this firearm(Bow) to be used for hunting in areas that will allow it,during certain times of the year(Bow season).
Can I shoot a crossbow in NY?
License requirement: The law treats crossbows as a muzzleloader. 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.
Can you hunt with a bow in New York?
The bowhunting privilege is not required to hunt with a bow during regular seasons, but hunters must possess proof of eligibility (either a valid bowhunter education certificate or prior bowhunting license).
Is it crossbow season in NY?
Crossbows may be used to take deer during: early antlerless season in mid-September. early and late muzzleloader season in the Northern Zone and late muzzleloader season in the Southern Zone using Bow/Muzz tags, DMPs, DMAP tags, or an unfilled Regular Big Game tag (late season only);
Can you hunt deer with a bow all season?
In most states and provinces, it is perfectly legal to use longbows, recurves, compound bows and crossbows outside archery hunting season. Some areas only allow the use of crossbows during firearms season. In some states, it's perfectly legal to take both your compound bow and a rifle if you so desire.
What are the hunting seasons in New York?
Early Bowhunting/Bowhunting Only Sept. 27-Jan. 31**
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Crossbow Oct. 13-Nov. 19**
Regular Firearms Oct. 23-Dec. 12**
Late Bowhunting Dec. 6-Jan. 1**
Muzzleloading Oct. 16-Jan. 1**
What can you hunt with a 40 pound bow?
Note that you can effectively kill deer with a 40-pound draw-weight bow. As a rule of thumb, 40 pounds of kinetic energy efficiently kills whitetails, and 50 pounds or greater is required for larger game such as elk, moose or bear.