NY crossbows ?

johnl · 11-13-2008, 08:37 AM

I've heard from quite a few people that next year crossbows will be legal here in NY can anyone verify this ?

NY/Al · 11-13-2008, 08:39 AM

Not that I know of, theres nothing new on the DEC website. Not sure where you would go to get that kind of information.

bigscott · 11-13-2008, 09:43 AM

havent heard anything either - would rather not see it anyway

johnl · 11-13-2008, 10:29 AM

I guess I could understand it for the old and/or disabled but for the common person I don't want to see it either

DeerandbearhoG · 11-13-2008, 11:43 AM

I would be in favor of an early antlerless archery season from oct 1 -15 for Xbows and reg bows, but not for the traditional NY archery season.

There is too much advantage in using a "bow" w/ a scope and that doesnt have to be drawn when the game is within shooting distance. Bowhunting the rut should be a privilege for those who use regular acrhery tackle IMO.

Bulldog26 · 11-13-2008, 12:21 PM

Dose anyone know IN laws on the use of a cross bow? I might be looking at shoulder surgery in the next month or two and am woried about next season. Thanks for the help!

bt

BobCo19-65 · 11-13-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

I would be in favor of an early antlerless archery season from oct 1 -15 for Xbows and reg bows, but not for the traditional NY archery season.

You mean a traditional archery equipment season?

DeerandbearhoG · 11-13-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

ORIGINAL: BobCo19-65

Quote:

I would be in favor of an early antlerless archery season from oct 1 -15 for Xbows and reg bows, but not for the traditional NY archery season.

You mean a traditional archery equipment season?

No, I meant the traditional NY bow,season dates.(3rd sat in oct - gun season)