Allows for the taking of deer with a crossbow in Suffolk county
This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to permit the use of crossbows for deer hunting in Suffolk County during the established deer hunting season (the second Monday in November through March 31). It directly affects hunters in Suffolk County by expanding the permitted methods to include crossbows alongside longbows. The change modifies existing regulations to explicitly list "crossbow" as an authorized tool for taking deer of either sex during the designated season. The bill does not alter the season dates or bag limits, only the equipment allowed for hunting. This is a targeted policy change specific to Suffolk County's hunting regulations.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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