N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 11-0929
2. A licensee who is fourteen or fifteen years of age shall not: a. hunt wildlife with a gun, crossbow or longbow, other than wild deer or bear as provided in paragraph b of this subdivision, unless he or she is accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian holding a hunting license, or by a person eighteen years of age or older, designated in writing by his or her parent or legal guardian, holding such license; b. hunt wild deer or bear with a crossbow or gun unless:
5. A hunting licensee with a bowhunting privilege, who is twelve or thirteen years of age, shall not hunt deer or bear unless: