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I am writing to request your support for A2490 & S3191 which will remove unnecessary restrictions that were included as part of the 2014 law which authorized crossbows. These bills will allow older adults and anyone with a disability to use a crossbow during the entire archery season. The overwhelming majority of the hunters in these categories consist of former bow hunters that have been forced to give up their bows due to age or injury, or are struggling to continue to enjoy the sport they truly love.
The limitations placed on crossbow use discriminates against thousands of hunters due to their age and/or disability, including untold veterans. 2020 and 2021 showed an unprecedented increase in hunter education participation and license sales.
When hunting opportunities are limited, it hinders the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) ability to efficiently manage the state's deer herd. As part of the recently released DEC Draft 10 Year Deer Management Plan, DEC has requested changes to the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) to grant them full regulatory authority for crossbow use to help manage the deer herd.
The majority of NYS Sporting organizations and their respective members support DEC regulating the use of crossbows as a legal hunting implement in all seasons and for all game where archery equipment is allowed. Crossbows provide all individuals who wish to hunt, an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy an archery sport. All hunters should have an equal choice and option of hunting seasons and archery implements regulated by the Department of Environmental Conservation during those seasons that allow archery equipment.
I request you reach out to the bill sponsors and offer your support to pass these bills.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to receiving your response.
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