Governor signed the crossbow bill.

[WNYBuckHunter]

I just read the FAQ section for the bill that was signed. They took the provision out for using it in archery only areas. What a crock, hopefully when they extend the law, they will further modify it to let them into archery season and areas. Time to write some more emails and letters.

[bpb]

Crossbow FAQ's on my blog

[JGaruti3]

Since you can only use it during gun season I see no point to getting one.  I do like the crossbow for turkey hunting though...I am a much bigger proponent of using arrows to kill a turkey then shot.  I can't wait to get me some guillotine arrows and slice a birds head open so I can get that body of meat untouched.  Might get a crossbow for just that!

[Doewhacker]

JGaruti3.. you cannot use it Turkey season, go to the DEC web site here and reveiw. This is the same list thatbpb posted on his blog by the way. Thanks bpb.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/68802.html

[fasteddie]

Read the rules that DoeWacker posted . The crossbow is only legal for Deer and Bear . Maybe they will change that . Presently the Bill is only good for 2 years but no doubt that will change also .