Sports
With hunting seasons underway and fall hiking still at its peak, DEC is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to follow safety precautions while recreating this fall and winter. Whether you are a hiker, …
Harvested deer and bear are in a hunter’s legal possession only when they are tagged, transported, and reported appropriately.
E-Tag Users: Take It, Report It, Tag It If You Leave It
…
New York is one of the safest states in the nation for deer and bear hunting. Regulations have been established to help ensure that strong safety record continues, and to reduce the likelihood for …
For New York deer hunters who have not yet applied for their 2026-27 Deer Management Permits (DMPs, antlerless tags) or are interested in additional DMPs, there are still opportunities to apply.
…
It is illegal to hunt big game using:
• A fully automatic firearm
• A firearm or bow aided by any artificial light or a laser that projects a beam toward the target
• Any firearm …
More lifestyle
