Early reports show huge drop in black bear harvest numbers
Associated Press
November 13, 2017
Deer harvest numbers about the same as last year.
Hunting
Take a seat and make the shot: A bowhunting option
Mike Raykovicz
November 8, 2017
A few years ago, a friend asked me whether I shoot standing up or sitting down while bowhunting. “Standing,” I replied. “Why don’t you sit; it’s a lot more comfortable,” he said. Actually, I never
Outdoor writers celebrate 50 years, by George
Bill Hilts
October 30, 2017
Fifty years ago, the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) was formed. The official inaugural meeting was held in Lake George, an effort spearheaded by the late Hans Paller of Massena and William R.
Archery deer season typically starts slow, then heats up when temps cool
Mike Raykovicz
October 30, 2017
The number of deer I’ve seen so far has been minimal and I’ve yet to see a good buck, but November is almost here, and I’m counting on that to change.
DEC to New York State furbearer hunters, trappers: Know your special permit requirements
Staff and News Reports
October 24, 2017
While coyote hunting season began Oct. 1 across much of the state, hunting seasons for other furbearers such as bobcat, raccoon, and fox begins Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Deer hunters should be sensible about scents
Dan Ladd
October 18, 2017
Common-sense tactics involving little money or effort might help you get a little closer to your quarry.
Young hunters need early success
Site Staff
October 12, 2017
A little positivity will go a long way toward becoming a dedicated hunter.
In upstate New York, rabid deer attacks man, hooking his face with antlers
Associated Press
September 29, 2017
TROY, N.Y. — A man says he was attacked by a rabid deer in upstate New York, and it nearly stabbed him in the eye with its antlers. Tony Remillard, 34, of Troy, was in
Fall’s hunting decisions: bowhunting or pheasant fun?
Steve Piatt
September 29, 2017
Call me a “gametime decision” every day in October and into November, with a lot of factors coming into play.
