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

Hunting with a crossbow, a type of archery weapon, is a versatile and effective method for pursuing small and large game, as well as for bowfishing. Representing a hybrid between a rifle and a bow, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

CO (Conservation Officer) Trevon Pietz (Wealthwood) was busy with archery deer and small-game opener activities. Many squirrel hunters were out and about enjoying the autumn colors and the public ...

A DNR report suggests that the lifting of crossbow restrictions is attracting more women and youths to archery deer hunting.

If anyone has questions about licenses for the upcoming youth and the firearms deer seasons, now is the time to ask.

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 ...