Consult USMA REG 215-5 for the complete listing. New York State hunting laws govern seasons, bag limits, and permitted weapons unless the USMA provisions are more restrictive.
Individuals are responsible for complying with all rules and laws.
To purchase a license, you need a previous license issued by any state or Canadian province or proof of completion of a hunter safety course from any state. To hunt deer and bear with a bow you will also need to have completed a bowhunter education course as well. Children ages 14 and 15 may also hunt deer and bear during the special archery season if a licensed adult archery big-game hunter accompanies them. Military personnel stationed in New York qualify for resident licenses. A New York driver's license or a copy of your assignment orders will satisfy the proof of residency requirement.