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I think the adoption of the DECALS system and the myriad of changes that accompanied the new licensing system has caused the most woes. Prior to 2002 (launch of DECALS) NYS hunters, including bowhunters, were issued a buck tag (which was valid through all seasons, early archery and extended it was valid for deer of either sex), and if you were fortunate enough, you could get up to two DMPs. The DMP could be filled during the last week or so of early archery, in the DMP it was valid for, to use on an antlerless deer. You could not use a DMP in extended season - which is still true today.
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Doc,

Not to be critical but a DMP can be used for the taking of an antlerless deer in the late archery or muzzleloader season. I hunt some of the same areas you do (9J, 9K, and 9R).