Don't let the green license plate fool you

[vtgunfighter]

Hello NY Hunters,

I will be hunting NY state for the first time very soon. I thought that instead of just reading all of your very helpful posts I'd join the forum and participate.

If my research so far is any inclination I'll be hunting in the state for some time to come.

I am from VT, that's the reference to the green license plate....

I hunt all of my state's seasons and enjoy turkey, waterfowl, grouse, and whitetail with archery rifle and muzzle loader. I will be hunting NY to extend my hunting opportunities and calendar.

I have listened to far too many accounts of positive hunting experiences, both in the field and in the communities, in NY from my friends over the years to not finally give this a try.

I have compiled everything I can from those stories, the NY Environmental Conservation website and some calls to the ECOs where I'd like to hunt.

So without further to do, I am off to read what you all have had to say.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Eric

[burmjohn]

Hi Eric,

Welcome to the site, and good luck on your first hunt in NY!

[Karpteach]

Welcome aboard! I hope NY works out for you!

[First-light]

Hey Eric,

I set up some stands right near Brattleborro this year. Vermont sure has some dense woods!

[Guides ForHire]

Hello Eric, good luck and remember that you can't bring a NY deer into VT unless you follow the new CWD regs.

Not breaking stones, only trying to save you fines, tickets and problems.

"In order to legally transport into Vermont and possess big game that was legally taken in another state or country, a person must keep the tag that is required by the state or country where the big game was taken. Each package of meat must be marked with the name of the person who took the animal, tag number, date, and state or country of origin.

H2.5 Rules on importing and possession of deer or elk from areas with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and captive hunt areas or farms:

It is illegal to import or possess legally taken deer or elk, or parts of deer or elk, from states and Canadian provinces that have had Chronic Wasting Disease, or from captive hunt or farm facilities with the following exceptions:

• Meat that is cut up, packaged and labeled with hunting license information and not mixed with other deer or elk during processing
  
  • Meat that is boneless
    
    • Hides or cape with no part of the head attached
      
      • Clean skull-cap with antlers attached
        
        • Antlers with no other meat or tissue attached
          
          • Finished taxidermy heads
            
            • Upper canine teeth with no tissue attached
              

            As of 2010, the following states and Canadian provinces had found CWD in their deer or elk populations: New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Utah, Illinois, Kansas, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

            The purpose of this regulation is to protect Vermont's deer population from diseases that could be harmful, including Chronic Wasting Disease."

            now get out there and bone out some deer!

[JimmyDaSavage]

Hey there Eric welcome to the site. I will be in Vermont for the first week of rifle season starting the 12th. Best of luck to you in both states!

[NFA-ADK]

Welcome aboard hope you enjoy the site!!!

[defrazzle]

Welcome aboard - R U still looking to hunt NY?

[New York Hillbilly]

Welcome to the site. And after reading all the rules I've determined those VT officials sure are a funny lot!

Do they really think...........

"It is illegal to import or possess legally taken deer or elk, or parts of deer or elk, from states and Canadian provinces that have had Chronic Wasting Disease, or from captive hunt or farm facilities with the following exceptions: "Upper canine teeth with no tissue attached"

LOL if deer start growing these I give up and hunt ducks!

[growalot]

Good Luck...what areas are you looking to hunt?

[hud]

Also the proud holder of a green license plate. Have hunted the adirondacks, central ny the southern tier and hudson vaalley. hunting in cortland area with my son and a navy buddy; may sneak over for a day or 2 in the northern zone

[dmandoes]

hey guys; elk grow canines they are called ivories