New York Letters to the Editor: No excuse for one hunter to shoot another hunter
New York Letters to the Editor
July 7, 2025
Crossbow bill passes New York Legislature, clearing way for much more use in archery season
On Tuesday, June 17, at the eleventh hour, the New York State Assembly voted on, and passed A08330-A, legislation that clears the way for crossbows to be used in any big game archery season. The Senate also passed the bill (S06360A) on June 11 with a vote of 57-2, while the Assembly’s vote was unanimous.
For crossbow hunting enthusiasts, the passage is the major hurdle they’ve been looking to clear since the last crossbow bill passed in 2014. The legislation is now headed to the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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