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Well said! Thank you

Part EE of the Budget Bill's. The underlined are additions to the current language and text that is struck through is to be removed. It's 13 pages long so it will take time to make sense of it. Once passed we will put together a synopsis of all the changes. See PDF attachment PART EE.pdf

I am pleased to report that the 2014-15 NYS Budget – pending final approval by the Legislature - will make crossbows a legal hunting implement once again in New York State. The budget language will allow crossbow use for all small game and any big game season that includes firearms. We will also have crossbow use in the last 14 days of the Southern Zone and the last 10 days of the Northern Zone early archery seasons. In addition, the archery set back is changed to 150' for archery and 250' for crossbows. Unfortunately, Suffolk and Westchester counties are once again eliminated from the crossbow inclusion. More will be forthcoming in an official press release. Congratulations to all and I thank everyone that made the calls, sent emails and wrote letters to get us to this point. Best Regards, Rick McDermott New York Crossbow Coalition www.nycrossbowcoalition.com

Wooly, Nice meeting you also! Thank you for the support!

Send your opinions to your reps...pretty simple

Many people are wondering where we stand with the crossbow. Back at the end of January the Governor included, as part of his budget proposal, language that would legalize the crossbow as a hunting implement and turn regulatory authority over to the DEC for its use. This has put us in the best position to see crossbows becoming a legal hunting implement, but it is not guaranteed. First let me clarify, if everyone does not engage in the process we may not be able to capitalize on this opportunity. The budget process requires the Executive, the Assembly and the Senate to agree on keeping this in the final budget that will be voted on before April 1st. This was introduced by the Governor (Executive) and has had the support of the Senate for the past 2 years, we have fairly strong support in that chamber, but there is still opposition. We really need to focus support in the Assembly. Unlike the legislative process, the budget process involves budget conference committees for each issue (ie environmental conservation) so crossbows will be discussed by the conference committee during the budget process. Since the issue is presented through the budget, it can’t be blocked from discussion as in the past. This is where we all come into the process. Legislators need to hear from their constituents about their opinions on this. We must let them know our wishes and ask that they speak to their leadership about our wishes. We must ask they sign onto the letters of support circulating in their conferences. Then we must also contact the leadership of the Assembly and Senate ourselves and ask that they support keeping the crossbow in the budget as was proposed by the Governor, without modification. (Contact Information below). Our position is the best it has ever been, but again, we are not home free. Please take the time to contact your representatives by mail, email and/or phone. If they already support this thank them, if not remind them you are a voter in their district and you request them to support this. Call again in a week and ask them again what their position is. This is Ours to Lose, but only if we don’t all work together. Talking points to include 1) If you are a current or former bow hunter, be sure to let them know 2) Ask them to support granting regulatory authority for crossbow to the DEC as proposed in the Governors Budget Proposal 3) If you own a crossbow and hunt in other states so you can use your crossbow let them know 4) If you are a non resident, let them know you want to hunt in NY with your crossbow If you don’t know who your legislator is or how to contact them, you can look them up online at http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?sh=search for the Assembly or http://www.nysenate.gov/ for the Senate. Enter your address and it will show who your legislator is and how to contact them. If you can’t find them you can call the main switchboard and ask them to look it up for you. Assembly (518) 455-4100 or Senate (518) 455-2800. Please take the time to call and or write this week. Time is running out.

The NY Executive budget was presented yesterday and as expected, language that will legalize crossbows as hunting implements as well as turn regulatory authority for their use over to the DEC was included. Additionally, language changing how far you have to be from a building to shoot a bow or crossbow from 500 ft to 150 ft is also part of this package. Please make sure you contact your legislators, Speaker Silver and the Senate Co Presidents Skelos and Klein and request they support these items in the budget. We have and will continue to fight for this until it is done. For those that have been sitting on the sidelines or those that have not renewed your membership, please consider helping this effort.

I could not have said it any better bubba!

Today, Governor Cuomo announced in his State of the State address, his support to legalize crossbow use for hunting purposes and to give regulatory authority for its use to the DEC. This is a great step forward, but our work is not done. We need everyone to write the Governor and thank him for this support as well as the Speaker of the Assembly Sheldon Silver, and Senate Co-Presidents Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein. Next, you need to contact your Senator and Assemblymember and ask them to support the proposal. You can find your representative’s contact information at the following links and entering your address. Assembly Senate. This is great news, but we are not there yet. Please take the time to contact these people. We are closer than ever before, now is the time for everyone to step up to the plate. Below is our Press Release on this announcement. I will send out updates and keep you apprised of any new developments and as we learn more. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS For Immediate Release: January 8, 2014 Contact: Rick McDermott, NYS Crossbow Coalition Phone: 315-882-1540 Email: [email protected] Statement from NYS Crossbow Coalition on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2014 State of the State Address (Albany, NEW YORK) The New York Crossbow Coalition today issued the following statement from Coalition’s President, Rick McDermott: “The New York Crossbow Coalition greatly appreciates Governor Cuomo, in his State of the State address, specifically lending his support to our efforts to recognize crossbows as a legal hunting implement in New York State. New York State hunters have been arbitrarily denied the use of crossbows for too long. The Governor’s announcement today will help pave the way for the state’s sportsmen and women to legally use crossbows in New York State. Over the past few decades the number of hunters has steadily declined. With the Governor’s support, we are hopeful that the Legislature will agree to take action to reverse this trend by allowing DEC to provide additional hunting opportunities for crossbow hunters. We are also supportive of the Governor’s efforts on behalf of sportsmen and women to increase access to state lands, provide liability protections to private landowners and create a new adventure license. These actions will assist the State in properly managing the State’s deer and wildlife populations, provide new opportunities for hunters and help stimulate the state’s economy.” To read the Governor’s 2014 State of the State address, visit the Governor’s website at http://www.governor.ny.gov/ About The New York Crossbow Coalition The New York Crossbow Coalition is a pro hunting grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the hunter recruitment and retention opportunities provided by the crossbow. New York Crossbow Coalition advocates for the civil rights of all sportsmen and women of New York, regardless of age, sex or physical abilities, by pursuing the classification of a crossbow as a legal bow for use in any season where archery equipment is permitted, including archery only areas. A majority of our members consist of current and former bowhunters and other sportsmen and women.

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You are correct. No small game,fishing or big game hunting with a crossbow in NY

Lets give the Anti's some more to hold against us! They have to love seeing the sporting community fight among themselves I suggest that the Moderator close this topic.

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Thank you to everyone that emails and called Albany this past couple of weeks. Although it did not succeed this year, it did not go unnoticed. I will be following up with more information soon.

Agreed! The more we as sportsmen and women call and write, they may realize that conservation issues should be left to the DEC

Since the last update people are asking when A283 is scheduled for a vote in the Assembly. Presently it is not scheduled. And it will take everyone's help for that to happen. There are a few things that need to happen to get any movement in the Assembly. A283 will be to have amended to be "same as" the Senate bill S1699B that just passed. We do not have time to wait until the bill is amended to put on a push to grow support for this bill. With time running out, we are asking everyone to make the calls to their Assemblymember, asking them to co-sponsor and support A283. Some feel that this is putting the cart before the horse, but when the amendment comes through, the co-sponsors will already be signed on and their names will be on the printed copies. Another problem with waiting is that time is running out and having the support prior to the amendment can help show the desire for this to be moved to a vote. We also request you call the Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, to show the overwhelming support there is for crossbows to become a legal hunting implement. Having his support can only help to get this onto the floor for a vote. Next, you should contact the Governors office asking for his support to have this bill passed and sent to him for his signature. All of this takes time and effort. I hear feedback that our efforts are futile. Maybe so, but without them we surely don't stand a chance. With time running out, we must make every effort to have this bill sent to the floor for a vote, along with securing support for passage if we can get it moved. So, please keep making the calls and sending those emails. This is a Herculean task, but nothing is impossible if we put our minds to it. Even if you have called already, if your member is not signed on, call again. Call the Speaker's and Assemblyman Sweeney's offices requesting they take action on A283. An don't forget the talking points. If you are a present or former bow hunter please express that (the perception in Albany is that all bowhunters oppose crossbows), let them know the archery/crossbow associations you are with presently and formerly. Most importantly, be respectful, even if you meet resistance from the person answering the phone, be polite. Use this link when contacting the Governor. There is an email form which will be recorded and counted. Governor Andrew Cuomo http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php 518-474-8390 Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver [email protected] 518-455-3791 Assemblyman Robert Sweeney [email protected] 518-455-5787 Everyone is doing a great job and I get many positive replies daily. Keep up the good work and Together We Will Succeed.

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S1699B just passed the Senate by a vote of 51 - 10. We now must move our efforts to the Assembly and A283. Please keep calling and writing your Assemblymember asking they co-sponsor A283. If they sing on, be sure to thank them for their support. Be sure to tell them if you are a current or former bowhunter. It is also beneficial to let them know of any current or former archery/crossbow affiliation you may have and that you support crossbow regulatory authority being given to the DEC. Then call Sheldon Silvers office along with Bob Sweeney. They need to hear from all the crossbow supporters that the time is now. Below is the list of Assembly member emails and the full contact information for Speaker Silver and Assemblyman Sweeney. Sheldon Silver 518-455-3791 Robert Sweeney 518-455-5787

Things have developed very fast in the past 24 hours. Yesterday I attended the Senate Finance Committee meeting where S1699B was reported out and sent to the Rules Committee. Shortly after noon I got word it was placed on the Rules Committee agenda for yesterday. I left Albany around 3 pm, and on the way home I got word it passed Rules and was being sent to the Senate to be voted on. This morning I woke up and had an email that it is on today's agenda for a floor vote. So we need EVERYONE to send an email or call YOUR Senator this morning and ask that they support S1699B and vote for it when it comes up. You say you did this just a few days ago, well there will be people in opposition making the calls and emails today asking for this to be blocked, so we also need to be heard from TODAY. PLEASE take the time to contact make that contact today. Not sure who your Senator is, follow this link and enter your mailing address to find out. http://www.nysenate.gov/ Next, be sure to call and email your Assembly member and ask they sign on as a co-sponsor to A283 in the Assembly. I have heard from some that their representative assured them they are singing on. Well here is the list of who was on the bill as of yesterday; Ryan, Crouch, Palmesano, Stevenson, Tenny, Brindisi, Russell & Lupardo. So if your Assembly members in not listed, send them a reminder to co-sponsor A283.I talked to around a dozen more Assembly people yesterday and asked they co-sponsor A283. We have to keep up the pressure until they actually follow through with this. Not sure who your Assembly member is, follow this link and input your mailing address to find out. http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?sh=search I know many feel that their calls have already been done, but please, take the time to call and email again, we are down to the 11th hour and we need to really turn up our efforts. Below is a list of all Senators and Assembly member emails, I am sorry I don't have the list including phone numbers. You can find the phone numbers by going to the Senate and Assembly web pages and search for your legislator. Remember Together We Will Succeed. The together part of this statement is key, We can not do this alone and it will take the effort of EVERYONE that wishes to see a crossbow classified as a legal hunting implement and have the regulatory authority for their use turned over to the DEC, thus paving the way for it's use for all game and during all seasons. Best Regards, Rick McDermott New York Crossbow Coalition www.nycrossbowcoalition.com Senate Email List Last Name First Name e-mail address Adams Eric [email protected] Addabbo Joseph [email protected] Avella Tony [email protected] Ball Greg [email protected] Bonacic John [email protected] Boyle Philip [email protected] Breslin Neil [email protected] Carlucci David [email protected] DeFrancisco John [email protected] Diaz Ruben [email protected] Dilan Martin [email protected] Espaillat Adriano [email protected] Farley Hugh [email protected] Felder Simcha [email protected] Flanagan John [email protected] Fuschillo Charles [email protected] Gallivan Patrick [email protected] Gianaris Michael [email protected] Gipson Terry [email protected] Golden Martin [email protected] Griffo Joseph [email protected] Grisanti Mark [email protected] Hannon Kemp [email protected] Hassell-Thompson Ruth [email protected] Hoylman Brad [email protected] Kennedy Timothy [email protected] Klein Jeffrey [email protected] Krueger Liz [email protected] Lanza Andrew [email protected] Larkin William [email protected] Latimer George [email protected] LaValle Kenneth [email protected] Libous Thomas [email protected] Little Elizabeth [email protected] Marcellino Carl [email protected] Marchione Kathleen [email protected] Martins Jack [email protected] Maziarz George [email protected] Montgomery Velmanette [email protected] Nozzolio Michael [email protected] O'Brien Ted [email protected] O'Mara Thomas [email protected] Parker Kevin [email protected] Peralta José [email protected] Perkins Bill [email protected] Ranzenhofer Michael [email protected] Ritchie Patricia [email protected] Rivera J.Gustavo [email protected] Robach Joseph [email protected] Sampson John [email protected] Sanders James [email protected] Savino Diane [email protected] Serrano José [email protected] Seward James [email protected] Skelos Dean [email protected] Smith Malcolm [email protected] Squadron Daniel [email protected] Stavisky Toby [email protected] Stewart-Cousins Andrea [email protected] Tkaczyk Cecilia [email protected] Valesky David [email protected] Young Catharine [email protected] Zeldin Lee [email protected] Assembly Member Emails Last Name First Name e-mail address Abbate Peter [email protected] Abinanti Thomas [email protected] Arroyo Carmen [email protected] Aubry Jeffrion [email protected] Barclay Will [email protected] Barrett Didi [email protected] Barron Inez [email protected] Benedetto Michael [email protected] Blankenbush Kenneth [email protected] Borelli Joseph [email protected] Boyland William [email protected] Braunstein Ed [email protected] Brennan James [email protected] Brindisi Anthony [email protected] Bronson Harry [email protected] Brook-Krasny Alec [email protected] Buchwald David [email protected] Butler Marc [email protected] Cahill Kevin [email protected] Camara Karim [email protected] Ceretto John [email protected] Clark Barbara [email protected] Colton William [email protected] Cook Vivian [email protected] Corwin Jane [email protected] Crespo Marcos [email protected] Crouch Clifford [email protected] Curran Brian [email protected] Cusick Michael [email protected] Cymbrowitz Steven [email protected] DenDekker Michael [email protected] Dinowitz Jeffrey [email protected] DiPietro David [email protected] Duprey Janet [email protected] Englebright Steven [email protected] Espinal Rafael [email protected] Fahy Patricia [email protected] Farrell Herman [email protected] Finch Gary [email protected] Fitzpatrick Michael [email protected] Friend Christopher [email protected] Gabryszak Dennis [email protected] Galef Sandra [email protected] Gantt David [email protected] Garbarino Andrew [email protected] Gibson Vanessa [email protected] Giglio Joseph [email protected] Gjonaj Mark [email protected] Glick Deborah [email protected] Goldfeder Phil [email protected] Goodell Andrew [email protected] Gottfried Richard [email protected] Graf 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McDonald John [email protected] McDonough David [email protected] McKevitt Tom [email protected] McLaughlin Steve [email protected] Miller Michael [email protected] Millman Joan [email protected] Montesano Michael [email protected] Morelle Joseph [email protected] Mosley Walter [email protected] Moya Francisco [email protected] Nojay Bill [email protected] Nolan Catherine [email protected] O'Donnell Daniel [email protected] Oaks Robert [email protected] Ortiz Felix [email protected] Otis Steven [email protected] Palmesano Philip [email protected] Paulin Amy [email protected] Peoples-Stokes Crystal [email protected] Perry Nick [email protected] Pretlow J. 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The legislative session is down to just 2 weeks left. It is imperative all crossbow supporters take the time to put on a final push to have S1699 moved through the Senate Finance Committee and voted on by the full Senate. Tuesday June 11th the Senate Finance Committee will be taking up S1699B. It is imperative that everyone sends an email and/or calls the members of the finance committee on Monday to ask they vote to “Report S1699B Out Of Committee”. It is important to contact your own Senators and ask them to support S1699B when it comes to the floor for a vote. I realize the amount of effort this will take, but if you truly wish to see crossbows become a legal hunting implement in NY for all seasons and all game then we need your help. Although there is no guarantee this will happen, rest assured, if we don’t make the push, it won’t just happen on its own. When you contact members of the legislature, please let them know if you are a current or former bowhunter, any current or former archery/crossbow affiliation you may have and that you support crossbow regulatory authority being given to the DEC. If you own a crossbow and travel to other states to hunt with it or if you are a non-resident that would come to NY to hunt if you could use your crossbow please include that as part of your message. Contact information for all Senators is available online at http://www.nysenate.gov/senators. The Senate Finance Committee members can be found here http://www.nysenate.gov/committee/finance. The Senate Finance Committee starts at 10 am and can be viewed at the finance committee link above. Committee members contact information can be found as an uploaded pdf file. Senate Finance members.pdf

Everyone has an opinion on this. Thank you for yours.

Take a few minutes and send ONE email to the below listed individuals. Simply follow the step by step directions below to contact them. Step 1: Copy all of the following email addresses below by highlighting it, right clicking and selecting copy. Go to your email provider (ie: gmail, hotmail, Yahoo, etc). Compose a new email and in the To line, right click and select paste. Sheldon Silver Speaker of the Assembly [email protected] Robert Sweeney Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee Chairman [email protected] Contact the Governors office, by clicking here: http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php and follow steps 2 & 3. Step 2: In the subject line type: "I Support Crossbows in 2013" Step 3: Copy the text below by highlighting it, right clicking, and selecting copy. In the body of the email, right click and select paste: I respectfully ask you to support the legislation that will grant regulatory authority for crossbow use in NY to the DEC, allowing them to determine in what seasons and for what game crossbows would be permitted. This change would bring many positive effects for myself and all hunters in NY with additional hunting opportunities. Thank you. Step 4: Click send Please voice your support today. Time is running out for this to be enacted this year as the session ends on June 21st. http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php www.governor.ny.gov

NYCC will be giving away a Parker Enforcer Crossbow Package in June to one of our 2013 Full Members. Please help NYCC in our pursuit to see crossbows become a legal hunting implement for everyone during all seasons and all game where archery equipment is permitted. http://nycrossbowcoalition.com/

Senate contacts.doc 2013 Assembly_Contacts(1).pdf Hope these attachments will help in your email writing----> Tom