Swamphunter Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Re: New New York State Law I spoke with the local En-Con guy on this matter just now by phone. He stated that without reading it, he was unaware it had passed but did state that he believes that this bill is not meant to include ml's and shotguns. Without me asking him, he brought up the 12 guage would be exluded if in fact this was meant the way it was written. He absolutely gave me no inclination that we needed to concern ourselves with the .54 cal ml's and 12 guages. He said that the gun that lawmakers had targeted were like the Browning .50cal. Hopefully this will put your minds at ease until you can clear it up for yourselves. I am not concerned about them coming for mine! This local guy is a friend of mine and is very knowledgeable in encon laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanwhohunts Posted August 14, 2005 Report Share Posted August 14, 2005 Re: New New York State Law I have an Idea for you guys. Take your guns on a vacation. Then write a letter asking for demonstrasion on a firing range. Of course alot of NYC people would finger you for driving a General Lee lookalike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: New New York State Law Ok folks, here is the reply I got back from DEC. [ QUOTE ] I have been made aware of your concerns regarding the hunting of big game with a 12 gauge shotgun, in light of proposed legislation restricting "50-caliber weapons." Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. I also applaud your status as a lifetime license holder, and your commitment to the tradition of hunting in New York State. I accessed the website that you are referring to and understand where you might be concerned. However, I am not aware of any law on the books restricting the use of 12 gauge shotguns for hunting big game. I also checked with DEC's Legislative Counsel and they provided the following information: "Bill A.4471 (Assemblywoman Eddington) /S.2590 (Senator Schneiderman) has been around for several years. It has passed the Assembly a few times, as it did this year, but it has not passed the Senate. It did not move out of Senate Codes Committee this year." This proposed legislation, a copy of which I have attached, is what I believe you are referring to. It is not clear to me that this legislation, even if it were enacted, would preclude hunting with either 12 gauge or larger shotguns, or muzzle loaders. However I do understand your concern. In terms of legal hunting implements for Big Game Season, I refer you to Page 13, of the 2005-2006 "Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide," which indicates that any center-fire rifle, shotgun 20 gauge or larger, or muzzle loader with a minimum bore of .44 inches may be utilized. This guidance is in accordance with Sec. 11-0901.4 of the NYS Environmental conservation Law. Therefore, hunting big game in New York State with a 12 gauge shotgun is an acceptable practice, as it has been in the past, and which I anticipate will be the case in the future. Please feel free to contact me directly if you require any further information, and best of luck during the hunting season. - Mike Captain Michael N. St. Jeanos NYSDEC Division of Law Enforcement 1150 N. Westcott Rd. Schenectady, NY 12306-2014 Office (518) 357-2078 Fax (518) 357-2291 e-mail: [email protected] [/ QUOTE ] I can't figure out how to get the attachment online, so if you want to see it, let me know, I'll forward it to your email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Bowhunter14 Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: New New York State Law this stuff is so confusing, i guess we have to wait and see if anybody gets busted or not this hunting season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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