[LI Public: Tooo many hunters and hikers on a nice day.]

I might be reading the map wrong , but if you check the dec website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/40399.html and look at the Wildwood map the legal amount of hunters is 6 not 12 as originally posted and while the season open on October 1 in most of NYS, Wildwood does not open until November 1st.

[What training and License to crossbow Hunt?]

Thanks to all that responded. Its just a little confusing that you need the muzzleloader privilege to hunt with a crossbow. But I understand it now. Thank YOU again.

[What training and License to crossbow Hunt?]

Thank You.

 

But do I use a muzzleloader Tag???????? 

[What training and License to crossbow Hunt?]

Im trying to understand the NY requirements to crossbow hunt. Let me see if I have this right.

 

I attend hunter education class and buy a hunting license and muzzleloader tag.

 

This entitles me to hunt with a crossbow during the last 2 weeks of the regular archery season in the southern zone, which is the only time I can hunt.

 

I can take either a doe or a Buck with this tag. but not both.

 

I DO NOT need the Bowhunter education class or a bowhunting License.

 

Assuming I only want to hunt with a crossbow during the last 2 weeks of the southern zones archery season. Do I have this right???????

 

Thank You in advance