After reading conflicting information about the legality of the Leupold Vendetta arc rangefinder for hunting in New York, I came across a post in this forum in 2011. A man sent an email to CED to inquire about the use of this device for hunting and received a positive response from CED. However, the gentleman did not specify that the vendetta has a built-in visible laser for sieving, and DEC`s response appeared to be a generic response and was not specific to the particular vendetta. You can find this article here: huntingny.com/forums/topic/5845-bow-mounted-rangefinder-is-legal-in-ny/ I wanted to make sure this instrument was legal, so I sent an email to CED explaining that the device was indeed projecting a visible laser while it was in view mode. What worried me was that the law could allow an arc-mounted rangefinder that had no visible laser capabilities, but prohibit a similar device that does, even if it is not used in hunting mode. The response to my inquiry confirmed that the Vendetta is a legal optical device for hunting in New York, provided it is used in the intended distance determination mode. Here is my conversation with CED: „It is illegal to throw a visible beam or stain on wildlife.” Vendetta 2 is currently legal for hunters in 34 states and legal for recreation in all states. I think the term „light” implies that it is visible. It is not allowed to put animals in the spotlight with visible light. Rangefinders use wavelengths that are not visible to our eyes. BUT!!! This does not mean that they can „shine” safely in people`s eyes!!! The Leopold Vendetta 2 has a visible laser spout, just like the laser pointers bought by children, which you can point at things a hundred meters away and still see the beam of light on everything you point.
In fact, airplane pilots complained about seeing the beam of light from people pointing it at the plane. That`s the kind of laser beam I`m talking about, and the Leopold Vendetta 2 has this laser beam on it. In deer hunting, it is enough to be precise, not exact. „Bowhunters understand that they can only have one shot on this trophy animal. Noise and movement can turn a photo of a life into a story of „the one who escaped,” said Tim Lesser, vice president of product development at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. „With Vendetta 2, hunters can immediately know the right range and shoot accurately without excessive movement.” Finally, you should be able to hold it in your hand. They don`t bask hundreds of yards away. In addition, the glazing of the field helps me to interrupt the day and a long session. The last thing I want is to have to hold the bow all day while glazing a field.
This rugged and compact laser rangefinder features a bright LED display and exceptional sharpness and is equipped with Leupold`s legendary ruggedness. Whatever the hunting conditions, Vendetta 2 is ready to deliver accurate shooting. However, it seems to say that you are not allowed to use it to spot or illuminate deer. It states that the device or function itself is prohibited. I think the law you are looking for is quoted below. Joe. Sun, 18 August 2013 at 6:48 While I`m not familiar with the Vendetta 2, it probably uses invisible frequencies to hit targets and doesn`t launch a visible LASER beam or spot at a target. The new Arc-mounted rangefinder features easy-to-use X- and Y-axis settings that make aiming quick and easy. A built-in visible laser simplifies initial setup and alignment with the bow visor. Vendetta 2 can be mounted on the bow in any position, making it a good choice for right-handed or left-handed users on any bow model. 23:4-45.
Deer hunting restrictions a. No person shall hunt, pursue, hunt, shoot or attempt to capture, kill, injure or destroy wild deer, except in broad daylight on the days and times specified in the State Fishing and Hunting Code. b. No person shall project or project the beams of any lighting device, including, but not limited to, a headlight, flashlight, headlamp or headlamp mounted or portable on a vehicle, on or in an area where deer may reasonably be expected to be in their possession or control. or in or on the vehicle or its compartment, whether or not the vehicle or compartment is locked, firearms, weapons or other instruments capable of killing deer; However, the foregoing does not apply to a law enforcement officer who is properly trained in the actual performance of his or her duties in that capacity. This paragraph does not apply to the normal use of headlamps on a vehicle normally travelling on public or private highways. BEAVERTON, Oregon. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc. revolutionized bow hunting with the introduction of its innovative Vendetta arc laser rangefinder®. Now, the updated Leupold® Vendetta 2 completes the innovation with a faster software package, an improved mounting system and the ability to use it on a crossbow. Hi, I bought a crossbow Ravine r10 and I`m not good at judging mileage, so I`d like to mount a rangefinder like the Leopold Vendetta 2 on it, but since the laser stays on it all the time and can`t be removed and in New Jersey you can`t use anything that throws a beam of light on the animal, Although the beam in the rangefinder with the crossbow scope is zero, only it is not designed to aim at the animal to be shot instead of using the scope. So, does anyone know if they are changing this law or talking about changing it, if not apart from having a portable rangefinder, does anyone know of a digital rangefinder that I can attach to my crossbow? I held one hand, but I don`t want to move too much at once.
Plus, I would never trust my zero to electronic gadgets or equations. My zero is the distance measured at the point where the arrows land repeatedly. By pressing the pressure pad switch, which is attached to the bow handle, fighters can hit a target immediately at full speed, avoiding unnecessary movement and maintaining camouflage. The built-in Leupold True Ballistic Range® (TBR®) computer automatically compensates for the firing angle and immediately provides the correct tilt range. That is exactly what I am talking about. But what sucks is the red beam just to align your scope with a distance of 20 meters with your rangefinder, after which the rangefinder is set to zero with your 20-yard reticle and then your rangefinder is good for showing the distance, and that is that not everyone would use it to shoot an animal, And it ruins it for people. who like to use this rangefinder to make sure you get a good photo at a safe distance with a lot of movement that you have with a portable rangefinder. Vendetta 2 has the latest generation of Leupold distance measurement software, which provides near-instantaneous distance measurement with incredible accuracy. Once activated from sleep mode, the Vendetta 2 offers 45 seconds of automatic scan suppression, eliminating the need to continuously press and hold the activation pad.
This means that hunters can keep archery under control and reduce their movements. For what it`s worth, you can get the Sig Kilo 2000 for less than $400. Few rangefinders can beat the 2000 kilo at all costs. I bought one for $400 and it totally exceeded my $800 Leica. Personally, I would not want this rangefinder with me (again – Sig Kilo2000). Perhaps one of those familiar with the law could comment further. A new one-inch scope mount allows the Vendetta 2 to be mounted on crossbows, allowing this growing segment of bowhunters to benefit from this instant ranging technology.