As New York State’s 2025–2026 hunting season gets underway, across the state — and on select New York City-owned properties ...

Early bowhunting season for deer opened Sept. 27 in the Northern Zone and runs through Oct. 24. The early bowhunting season for deer and bear in the Southern Zone is Oct. 1-Nov. 14 (bear season opened ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- A new law will allow New York hunters to be able to use crossbows in the same places where longbows are used. The legislation, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will allow crossbows ...

Reactions among bowhunters have run the gamut. Many believe the accessibility of crossbows will welcome more people into the ...

The park will remain open during the hunt. Visitors are told to use caution and wear bright colors when walking on the trails.

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 ...