Bill > A05210

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to allow hunters in Suffolk County to take deer using a crossbow during the existing deer hunting season, which runs from the second Monday in November through March 31st. Previously, hunters in Suffolk County were limited to using long bows only. The bill essentially expands hunting method options by adding crossbows as a legal hunting tool for deer in this specific county. The legislation contains two nearly identical sections that modify the existing law, and includes a provision that the changes will take effect immediately, with some technical details about the timing of the amendment's implementation. By permitting crossbow use, the bill provides hunters in Suffolk County with an additional method of deer hunting, potentially offering more flexibility and accessibility for hunters who prefer or require this type of hunting equipment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5210