Modified Archer Permit
Statutory Authority: ECL Section: 11-0901(15) and 6 NYCRR Part 170.6 and Part 175
The Department may issue a Modified Archer Permit allowing the permittee to take big or small game during the legal season, with a legal bow equipped with a mechanized device for holding and releasing the bowstring.
Please note:
- Applicant must be permanently incapable of drawing and/or holding a bow because of a disability.
- Applicant must obtain a signed statement by their licensed physician certifying the nature, extent and term of physical disability.
- Applicant must hold a valid NYS hunting license for big or small game, and possess a bowhunting stamp.
- This permit does not authorize crossbows.
- This license expires 5 years from date of issuance.
- There is a $5.00 fee for this license.
Please contact the Special Licenses Unit with any questions or concerns about qualifying or applying for this permit. To apply for this license complete the following:
• Modified Archer Application (PDF 337 kb), completed by both you and your licensed physician.
• A check or money order for the appropriate amount.
• Two passport type photographs that will be used for your ID card.
Send all of the above information to the Department of Environmental Conservation Special Licenses Unit.
Special Licenses Unit
NYSDEC
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233-4752
518-402-8985
List of applicable Laws and Regulations
- New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) to read visit Department of State website at http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi
- 11-0901(15)
- New York Codes Rules and Regulations (6NYCRR)
