Crossbows will increase the number of hunters able to contribute to deer population control, a plus for wildlife management, as crossbows produce cleaner, more consistently accurate shots, resulting ...

Crossbows are now classified as a legal method of take for all archery big game hunting in New York State and the changes are effective immediately. The new law—signed by New York Governor Kathy ...

Aug. 28—ALBANY — New York's crossbow hunting laws have been loosened. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed a bill into law that clarifies and updates New York's crossbow laws, giving hunters and ...

New York hunters are buzzing with excitement after the state legislature passed a groundbreaking bill that could transform big game hunting across the state. On June 17, 2025, the New York State ...

A new law putting crossbows on par with vertical bows is the biggest thing to happen to big game hunting in New York in recent memory. Reactions among bowhunters have run the gamut. Many believe the ...

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 ...

Smartphone tags and crossbows allowed statewide, hunters must report paper tags faster under new DEC regulations The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has introduced new hunting ...

Will Sunday no longer be a peaceful day of rest for deer in the Bay State? State wildlife officials are looking into ...

Sixteen women took part in a mentored crossbow hunt in Naples, New York earlier this fall. The goal of the crossbow hunt is to provide access, education and community. The hunt was organized by the ...