Atlasman, it's a real shame that a few people had to throw this thread right down the old crapper. Most of the replies to this thread just show that a bunch of people are only looking for a fight with any excuse they can find.

You're not doing a thing wrong, regardless of what the law says. I'd bet my bottom dollar that any natural resources policeman would look at what you're doing and keep on walking. That NY law was put on the books to prevent poaching, not save your landscaping and your hard-earned dollars. GET OFF IT GUYS.