RE: RIFLE HUNTING IN NY
I guess I don't mind the change to using rifles. I hunt and live in Cattaraugus County and I will use my .243 Win when stand hunting behind my house cause I have a number of shooting lanes from my stand that allow for a 200 yard shot but if I am hunting over to my parents property its all overgrow tree tops from being logged out and thick thorn apples on the other part of the property I'll be using my Remington 870 Express 12 gauge there. I guess as long as people use some common sense there won't be any more risk of accident. Just make sure that you're using the right tool for the job so your not risking hurting another hunter or unnecessarily wounding a deer.
Just keep an eye open for the orange behind your target and if you're one of those people that wear carharts or full camo during shot gun season with more than just yourself in the woods. You better duck or stay out of the woods.