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I've done it before on DEP land in Putnam County for yotes/fox. I usually leave a note on my dashboard saying that I am in there hunting at night for furbearers so that they don't come in looking for me thinking I'm lost or hurt. Remember only coyotes are open right now.

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Keep in mind that you may NOT use a centerfire rifle so long as there is a deer season in progress (including bow, muzzleloader and gun season).  Shotgun with "shot" is ok.  Check this out on the DEC website to ensure I have it exactly correct, but I am pretty sure it's as I stated.

 

And like Biz said, leave a note in your car window to avoid unneccessary trouble, although you can't guarantee that someone isn't going to call the police if they hear a shot at night.

 

Best of luck and let us know what you get!

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Keep in mind that you may NOT use a centerfire rifle so long as there is a deer season in progress (including bow, muzzleloader and gun season). Shotgun with "shot" is ok. Check this out on the DEC website to ensure I have it exactly correct, but I am pretty sure it's as I stated.

And like Biz said, leave a note in your car window to avoid unneccessary trouble, although you can't guarantee that someone isn't going to call the police if they hear a shot at night.

Best of luck and let us know what you get!

I think RIT will be hunting with a bow, just a hunch. Good luck out there! Bring a flashlight. :)

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Keep in mind that you may NOT use a centerfire rifle so long as there is a deer season in progress (including bow, muzzleloader and gun season).  Shotgun with "shot" is ok.  Check this out on the DEC website to ensure I have it exactly correct, but I am pretty sure it's as I stated.

 

And like Biz said, leave a note in your car window to avoid unneccessary trouble, although you can't guarantee that someone isn't going to call the police if they hear a shot at night.

 

Best of luck and let us know what you get!

 

not any more,

1. if rifle is allowed for deer, you can use a rifle at night

 

2. if shotgun only, you may now use a centerfire, smaller than .22

 

 somthing like .204 or .17 hornet

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Read an article awhile back that made sense, a night time coyote hunter would contact the DEC / Local Law Enforcement agencies to let them know where / when he would be hunting should any concerned citizens call in.  He stated once he started doing that, he never had an issue.

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I'm not so sure about that. It's possible for one specific zone they may make an exception but generally speaking, " Archery only and Shotgun only zones" are exactly as described...... ARCHERY AND SHOTGUN ONLY.... but always consult the DEC book and an officer to be safe..... and be sure of your target and what's behind it in those areas as well.... they are generally tight and close to houses or other private land hence, the initial use of archery / shotgun

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