For Release: Friday, September 28, 2007
DEC Reminds Hunters That 2007-08 Northern Zone Muzzleloading Season Starts on Oct. 13
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds hunters that the opening day of the Northern Zone Muzzleloading season is Oct. 13, 2007. This press release is to clarify the proper use of the "BOW/MZ SEASON" 2007-08 tags. These tags (yellow) may be used by bowhunters or muzzleloaders during their respective open seasons.
The Northern Zone muzzleloading season will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19. In some wildlife management units within the Northern Zone, the muzzleloading season will reopen on Dec. 3 and close on Dec. 9.
The Northern Zone bowhunting season opened on Sept. 27 and will close on Oct. 19. Hunters are reminded that last year's (green) tags must be used prior to Oct. 1.
Hunters should carefully check the map on page 22 of this year's Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide for additional regulations on the taking of either sex deer or antlered deer.
Whether hunting with a bow or muzzleloader, hunters must possess a "BOW/MZ SEASON" tag. Hunters are reminded that these tags may only be used by the original license holder-they may not be transferred to other hunters. Also, successful hunters are reminded to report their take by calling 1-866-GAMERPT (1-866-426-3778). Reporting the harvest of deer is a legal requirement, and it is vital to proper deer management.
Hunters are also reminded that big game licenses remain on sale at numerous license outlets statewide, by phone at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257), online at
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds hunters that the opening day of the Northern Zone Muzzleloading season is Oct. 13, 2007. This press release is to clarify the proper use of the "BOW/MZ SEASON" 2007-08 tags. These tags (yellow) may be used by bowhunters or muzzleloaders during their respective open seasons.
The Northern Zone muzzleloading season will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19. In some wildlife management units within the Northern Zone, the muzzleloading season will reopen on Dec. 3 and close on Dec. 9.
The Northern Zone bowhunting season opened on Sept. 27 and will close on Oct. 19. Hunters are reminded that last year's (green) tags must be used prior to Oct. 1.
Hunters should carefully check the map on page 22 of this year's Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide for additional regulations on the taking of either sex deer or antlered deer.
Whether hunting with a bow or muzzleloader, hunters must possess a "BOW/MZ SEASON" tag. Hunters are reminded that these tags may only be used by the original license holder-they may not be transferred to other hunters. Also, successful hunters are reminded to report their take by calling 1-866-GAMERPT (1-866-426-3778). Reporting the harvest of deer is a legal requirement, and it is vital to proper deer management.
Hunters are also reminded that big game licenses remain on sale at numerous license outlets statewide, by phone at 1-86-NY-DECALS (1-866-933-2257), online at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28941.html and by mail to: VERIZONbusiness, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985. For more information, go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6101.html on the DEC website. In addition, the Deer Management Permit random selection process will end at the close of business on Oct. 1, 2007.
and by mail to: VERIZONbusiness, P.O. Box 36985, Phoenix AZ 85067-6985. For more information, go to http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6101.html on the DEC website. In addition, the Deer Management Permit random selection process will end at the close of business on Oct. 1, 2007.
