Attended class last Wednesday..

[ironglow]

   Being a hunter safety instructor, I attended a refresher course where we get updated on various issues and two points stood out:

1) Air rifles are now legal for small game, but they must be capable of 600 fps. I guess I will stick with .22LR subsonics for most of that work, especially keeping in mind that the 500 ft rule still applies. As with any firearm, one must maintain a distance of 500 ft from any inhabited building when shooting, so there is a possibility that with small game opened to air rifles, DEC may well be watching air rifles closer.
  (Before you try to debate "firearm" with me, read your 2009-10 NY Hunting & Trapping, pg16, column1.)

2) Not likely coyote season will be extended. Farmers & hunters would like it so, but trappers are fighting it..so far, the trappers are out ahead with the legislature.

[kitchawan kid]

Thank's for the info,some times it's hard to get any about our n.y. please keep us informed.

[ToadHill]

I believe that 500 ft rule does not apply to the residents of the house.

[ironglow]

   Naturally, if one is resident of the house where he/she is shooting within 500' of, one would assume they either have permission..or may even be the one who is to give the permission.

[BBF]

That limit of 500 feet is very liberal, I have to deal with 400 meters

[bubba]

actually the 500 feet is conservative.  The liberals would make it so we never shot.