Drawlocks have been legal to use in NY for many yrs. You must obtain a Modified Bow Permit from the DEC to use one. Thats not to be confused with the crossbow permit very difficult to obtain. The Modified Bow Permit is something many handicapped hunters seem to overlook, and say we need the crossbow instead. I would most definitely rather use a drawlock on my compound, then carry the heavy, bulky crossbow.
www.dec.ny.gov/permits/25018.html