DuckHunt

No, I haven't. So I would take these courses and then apply for the rifle/shotgun permit through the NYPD? Or should I apply for the permit prior to taking the courses? Any info you have is great, thanks again.

Hey everybody, I'll keep this as concise as possible. I'm a 21+ year old in NYC, and I want to start hunting. Waterfowl/turkeys are my primary interest (ducks, birds, turkeys, etc.); I'd prefer to hunt with a rifle or shotgun, but I'd appreciate any information I can get on bows as well if they're easier to obtain. I don't have a gun license, and I was wondering whether to apply for the gun license or hunting license first as I'm under the impression that NYC gun laws are insanely restrictive. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me PS - I have no prior military/LEO service, no criminal history, etc. NY/NJ/DE would be preferably hunting places. D. Hunter