Modified Crossbow Permit

License Details

This permit authorizes hunters with a permanent physical disability (verified by a licensed physician) to use a crossbow equipped with a breath-tube apparatus for releasing the bowstring.

Fee

There is no fee for this license.

Duration

There is a lifetime duration for this license.

What This License Allows

  • Using a crossbow equipped with a breath-tube apparatus that allows the release of the bowstring.
  • Using a modified crossbow to pursue big game and small game during bowhunting seasons.

What This License Does Not Allow

Using an unmodified crossbow.

Other Pertinent Information

Hunting seasons when a modified crossbow is permitted:

Small game

  • any season

Big game

  • regular firearms season
  • bowhunting season
  • late muzzleloader season

How to Apply

Laws & Regulations

Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)

Please visit New York State Legislature (Leaves DEC website)

  • 11-0901(16): Prohibitions

New York Codes Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)

Contact Information

DEC Special Licenses Unit
625 Broadway, Albany NY 12233
[email protected]
(518) 402-8985

Other Related or Similar Licenses/Permits

DEC also issues the following licenses for hunters with a disability:

  • Modified Longbow Authorization - allows hunters with a physical disability (verified by a licensed physician) to use a bow equipped with a mechanical device for holding and releasing the bowstring.
  • Non Ambulatory Hunter License - authorizes hunters with a physical disability (verified by a licensed physician) to hunt with a firearm from a motorized vehicle during hunting seasons.
  • Motorized Access Program for People with Disabilities (MAPPWD) - provides access to certain state lands administered by DEC to qualified people with disabilities (verified by a licensed physician).
Contact for this Page

DFW, Special Licenses Unit
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233

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