Big game hunting season has begun in New York State and will continue through December 7. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages all hunters to continue taking steps to remain safe while afield and taking precautions to … [Read more...]
Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions
New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]
Bowhunting Season For Deer, Bear Begins For NYS
Bowhunting season for deer and bear has begun in New York State. New for 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 … [Read more...]
NYSDEC Wants Public Input On Proposed Changes To Hunting Tags, Deer Hunting Opportunities
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for public input on several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New … [Read more...]
NYS ‘Holiday Hunt’ Takes Place Dec. 26-Jan. 1
New York's "Holiday Hunt" will take place from December 26 through January 1. The state Department of Environmental Conservation initiated the holiday hunt in 2021 after a survey the previous year indicated strong support for the additional … [Read more...]
Big Game Hunting Season Begins Saturday, November 18
Big game hunting season begins this Saturday in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos encourages hunters to review safety regulations to enhance their hunting experience, "This weekend, hundreds … [Read more...]
Second Year Of Youth Hunting Pilot Program Successful in NYS
The second year of a pilot program allowing youth to hunt deer in New York State has been successful. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the program allows mentored 12 and 13-year old hunters to harvest … [Read more...]
Late Season Deer Hunting Still Available in New York State
Hunters are reminded that late season deer hunting is still available across the Southern Zone in New York State, which includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner … [Read more...]
NYS Enforcing Hunting Safety Guidelines, Asks Hunters to Watch for Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
New York State is enforcing safety guidelines during the big game hunting season. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said 'Operation Safe Harvest' is part of a statewide initiative to ensure all hunters … [Read more...]
Deer Population Discussion to Continue in City of Jamestown
While a deer hunt will not take place in the city of Jamestown this year, the discussion of options to deal with deer overpopulation is back on the table. Council member at large Randy Daversa said he had met with Council member at large Jeff … [Read more...]
