Deer hunting season in New York reaches its zenith when the Southern Zone regular season begins Saturday, Nov. 15.

The New York DEC said that reported whitetail harvests from the three-day youth hunting weekend saw a 20% increase over 2024.

Whitetail deer hunting in New York covers a variety of seasons and hunting implements. Of course, like most outdoor activities, timing is everything. The time is now if you are looking to take ...

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Over the years, my idea of the perfect deer rifle has evolved. When I was young, I had two whitetail rifles that, to me, were perfect. One was my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington, and the other was my ...

The New York State Southern Zone crossbow season will open Nov. 2 and run through Nov. 15, the day before the NYS Southern Zone regular big game (firearm) season. Crossbows can be used through the ...

Hunters with antlered whitetail, antlerless whitetail, any antlered and any antlerless licenses, are eligible for refunds in units 3D1, 3D2, 3E1, 4B, 4C, and 4D. Deer that die from epizootic ...

The .223 Remington is one of the most popular centerfire cartridges in history and has seen renewed attention as a big-game round in recent years. The truth, however, is that it’s been a topic of ...