Be aware that beginning May 1st, from 1/2 hour before sunrise up till noon, turkey hunters may be out in areas open to hunting - north of New York City and no season on Long Island.
Here is something to be aware of while out birding in May. Below are highlights of the regulations: [From DEC sources} Important Details for the Spring Turkey Season, May 1-31, 2017 - Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for New York City and Long Island. - Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their hunting license. - Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to noon each day. - Hunters may take two bearded turkeys during the spring season, but only one bird per day. - Hunters may not use rifles or handguns firing a bullet. Hunters may hunt with a shotgun or handgun loaded with shot sizes no larger than No. 2 or smaller than No. 8, or with a bow or crossbow. - Successful hunters must fill out the tag that comes with the turkey permit and immediately attach it to any turkey harvested Many turkey hunters will dress in very cryptic camouflage while sitting a position and use various turkey calls. Some state parks, wildlife management areas and other public-access private lands permit turkey hunting during the spring season. There is often a notice posted at entrances to such lands (but not always). -- Richard Guthrie <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
