Xbow hunting

[Lisa M Simmons]

My husband loves to hunt during bow season actually prefers it over using a rifle or shotgun. In 2006 while at work lost his footing on muddy steps the result is he has four crushed discs in his lower back and doesn't get much time to hunt due to the pain and can not pull back a compound bow anymore. He just got a crossbow for his birthday this year and has limited time to use it. Does anybody know if he can get a hunting exemption to be able to use it for all of bow season?

[BBDEric]

crossbow in NYS is now legal. Starting November 1st

[stoneam2006]

Probably depends on if he can get a disability slip from a dr....i would call dec and see what the steps are to apply for one.

[stoneam2006]

Yes but to use starting Oct 1 he would need a slip from dec

[DirtTime]

He would have to apply for a disabled permit. I am not sure of the criteria for back injuries, or if that would work, but I would suggest that.

 

http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/30419.html

[SteveB]

Very tough to get. Often need to be disabled to the point of needing a breathing tube to trigger.

[DirtTime]

Very tough to get. Often need to be disabled to the point of needing a breathing tube to trigger.

 

Yep. That's why I posted the link. Better to add a spot for folks to see for them selves then make a guess at something like this.

[Lisa M Simmons]

Thank you all for your input and yes that is what I heard basically need to be missing a limb. I will search the site that you posted "JustRob" again thanks

[greg54]

The one other option he would have is apply for a modified archery permit and this would allow him to use the device that attaches to his compound bow and keeps it set at full draw and there is trigger release that is pressed to fire the bow. I have a modified archery permit and use it when crossbows aren't legal to use for deer. You can find more about the Draw-Loc at Hickory Creek Archery.com and they have some you tube vids also. You will need to get forms for your doctor to fill out and that gets sent to Albany to get approval for your permit. This might help if he wants to go out for Oct.1 opener. Hope this info helps.