EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -If you’re hunting deer or bear with a crossbow this fall, the owner of Bullseye Jim’s Archery says you won’t have to drive to Ohio anymore. “We’ve all anxiously been waiting our governor to sign this crossbow legislation which basically removes the differentiation between compound bows, recurves and crossbows.”

A compound bow is the traditional bow and arrow that's been allowed for hunting in New York. The crossbow looks more like a rifle and wasn't allowed until now. Jim Despart believes crossbows make the sport accessible. “Some of those hunters that have aged out or due to injuries, other reasons why they can’t shoot their compound bow anymore, now they can get back out there with a crossbow.”

According to the DEC, crossbows will be a more effective tool

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