NEW YORK
New York has a special bow law which permits bow hunt-ers to hunt during the 14 days preceding the regular firearms
season. The special bow permit costs $5.25 in addition to theregular hunting license. Hunting license, residents, $2.25;non-resident, $5.50. The law specifies a "long bow" not lessthan 45 lbs. Baiting and shining are illegal. A total of 1648special bow permits were issued in 1951; 54 legal deer werereported killed. Bag limit, 1 deer with antlers not less than3 inches long and 1 bear not less than one year old. Archerswho are unsuccessful during the special season may huntwith bow or gun during regular season. No accidents orviolations were reported.
