Whatever anyone may think, the woods and deer do not belong solely to bow hunters or any group of hunters (haven't you ever heard the gun hunters say that the bow hunters ruin "their" season, by spookin the deer??) If you haven't noticed, there are plenty for everyone. I am a bowhunter and in all honesty wouldn't jump for joy if they were legalized for the general public, but at the same time i wouldn't be whining about it either . However, I think if they were to legalize them in NY they should designate a special season (say 1 or 2 weeks in the archery season and/or at the end of the season sometime and charge a separate fee like every other implement - generate some more funds .

PS - they should also increase the regular archery season (which may likely happen this year)