Dooley Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I recently moved from NYC to Northern Westchester (Lewisboro) and am curious to know what the hunting regulations are for hunting private property? Neither DEC nor Town Clerk can give me a definitive answer. I know I must bow hunt deer/doe, but I'm trying to determine the property size/house distance one must be to legally shoot? I'm on 3.5 acres surrounded by a lot of undeveloped land. Before I even entratain the idea of hunting my property, I want to educate myself on the laws and obtain permission from surrounding landowners to retrieve a carcass. Any insight would help. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 its all in the DEC regs book or DEC website online. Bow only in Westchester and the new setback is 50yards http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28182.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You have to be at least 150 feet away from any dwelling that can occupy people. If you are within 150 of such a place, you need permission from the owner to shoot near his/her property. Preferably a signed note. Even if you are 150 feet from any dwelling, while not legally required, you still have to take into consideration the deer will run and expire on someone else's property and then you will need permission from that neighbor to retrieve the deer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooley Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks all - exactly what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkln Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Welcome to the family Dooley.... :-) Let us know if you need any help .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dooley Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks bkln, I appreicate it. Saw a 6-pointed in my front yard this morning - trying to figure out how to upload photos. They loveeee the apple trees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Dooley, what's your address! I'll take care of him for you???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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