This really depends on what you are hunting for.Coyotes yes,this is legal in NY.If for deer No,they need some time to be out to eat and breed without the pressure of us hunters.This would also make it too easy for the poachers.Most poachers don't like to take the time to sit in a stand or walk in the woods to hunt,the truck is to much easier.Yes you can see at night without a light,i like to just watch what they do at night,where they go ,what deer are in the area you don't see during the day.Then hope they are around the next time out hunting.