Your either sex MZ tag is just - your choice. All tags are in play for late MZ that includes anterless tags and your regular season buck tag can be used for a buck or doe.

You are in a great area. I have land in Dryden and hunt most of the state land in southern Tompkins and Tioga. The bears are moving back into the area. I would not be surprised if they extend bear hunting in 7R in a few years.