Late-season deer hunting is making a comeback across most of the Southern Zone — but only for a short time. Find out when and ...

The 2025–2026 whitetail deer season is about to take a brief pause here in New York State. As the snow continues to fly and ...

For some hunters, the very end of the season becomes more enjoyable and rewarding. Here are tips for the holiday hunt.

If you’re someone who loves getting outside between Christmas and New Year’s, the New York State Department of Environmental ...

The holidays are here, and across New York State the snow has been flying for days! The great news for outdoor enthusiasts is that the ski hills have officially opened in Western New York. Holiday ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced new hunting rules on Wednesday, letting hunters use smartphones for licenses and tags. The agency now has ...

Starting in fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places and manner as a vertical bow for hunting deer and bear. Crossbows have been used throughout most of New ...

Masha Zabara marveled at what happened to the forest once deer weren’t around to decimate the understory. In the fenced ...

When are hunting hours in NY? Legal hunting hours for deer and bear start 30 minutes before sunrise and end 30 minutes after sunset, according to the New York State Department of Environmental ...