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Empire Home >> Hunting FAQ >> Caliber Restriction on Rifles for Big Game Hunting in New York What is the smallest caliber allowed for hunting deer and other big game in the State of New York? At the time this FAQ was written, New York does not have a caliber restriction on rifles used for deer in areas where rifles are allowed. There is also no restriction for other big game hunting. The DEC Website says "any centerfire rifle" is allowed. * Please not this DOES NOT include muzzleloaders which must be a minimum of .44 caliber. Click Here for More NOTE: Empire Hunting makes no warranties about the information you find here. Rules are subject to change via the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). We only post this information, to the best of our knowledge, at the time this page was created or last updated. Please verify this information at the link(s) below. You can also find more information along with a map detailing regions specifically. Visit the DEC Website for Hunting Season Dates, Regulations, and License Fees This Website is privately owned and not associated with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. © 2008 Empire Hunting www.empirehunting.com