Crossbow Hearing in New York

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Are you from New York and like hunting with crossbows? Check out the hearing at the State Capitol on May 22nd.

May 8th, 2013

Rick McDermott
491 Albion Cross Rd
Pulaski, NY 13142

Dear Mr. McDermott,

We are writing to invite you to provide comments at a legislative forum on the appropriate manner to regulate the use of crossbows as hunting implements in relation to the proposals included in S. 1699-A, A. 283, and A. 1362.

Except for use by the severely disabled, crossbows ceased being legal hunting implements on January 1, 2013. For the two prior years, crossbows were legal hunting implements only during big game firearm seasons. At the same time, many neighboring states have made crossbows legal hunting implements during archery seasons. The purpose of this hearing is to gather input from the sportsman’s community and related interest groups as to how they believe crossbows should be regulated as hunting implements.

The hearing will take place in the State Capitol, Room 124, from 10:00-11:30 A.M, on May 22nd. Oral statements will be limited to 5-10 minutes, depending on attendance. Written statements will also be accepted in addition or in lieu of oral statements. Time permitting, we will open the floor to members of the public following invited presenters. Please RSVP by May 20, 2013 to Todd Aldinger who can be reached at [email protected] or 716.907.4076.

We look forward to hearing from you.