THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF NEW YORK BOWHUNTERS, INC. New York State’s Largest Bowhunting Organization Since 1991 www.newyorkbowhunters.org Spring 2021 30th Annual BANQUET & RENDEZVOUS SATURDAY REGISTRATION OPENS 9:30 AM Sunny Hill Resort 352 Sunny Hill Road Greenville, NY 12083 IN THIS ISSUE: 30th Annual Banquet Details ..... 2 Election Form ........ 10 Legislative Report ...................... 20 Crossbows Full Inclusion in NYS Budget ..............23 2 Spring 2021 Spring 2021 3 New York Bowhunters I have spent countless hours contemplating New York State’s largest bowhunting this, my final President’s Report. It has been a organization since 1991 rollercoaster of emotions to say the least. As I look 5937 County Rd. 33, Canandaigua NY 14424 back on the last four years, these final 15 months have been the most tumultuous of them all. We (585) 229-7468 have been living as history was being created with e-mail:
[email protected] the COVID-19 virus. It has altered all of our lives; web: www.newyorkbowhunters.org personally, professionally, and recreationally. www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-Bowhunters-Inc I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Bob Congel, who passed away OFFICERS: in early February. Bob was an extremely generous Al Bottari, President man who donated the use of his farm to host NYB’s Physically Challenged Hunt. Bob made sure that
[email protected] stands were accessible and that all who participated felt welcomed. This selfless act Andrew Cotraccia, Vice President of kindness is reflective of what NYB is all about. May God rest his soul.