NYS Drops Minimum Age for Hunting Deer With Firearm or Crossbow
New York State is lowering the minimum age for hunting deer with a firearm or crossbow from 14 to 12 but the legislation comes with some rules.
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman in the Snow Goes Virtual in Utica/Rome
Women in the Utica and Rome area don't have to miss out on these awesome free classes because it's gone virtual!
Deer Getting ‘Lucky’ Could Make You Very ‘Unlucky’ In CNY
This time of year in Utica, Rome, and the Syracuse watch out for deer in the road.
Holy Buck! New York Hunter Bags Once in a Lifetime 27 Point Deer
Holy buck! A New York hunter bagged a once in a lifetime 27 point deer.
DEC Asking Hunters To Be On The Lookout For Deer That May Have A Deadly Virus
If you are a hunter, the DEC is asking you to be on the lookout for deer that may have a deadly virus. The good news is that it's not deadly to humans...but it is fatal for the deer.
DEC’s ‘Become an Outdoors Woman’ Workshop Moves Online
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation's Become an Outdoors Woman program is still a-go for women who want to develop their outdoor skills.
Chipmunks are Abundant in CNY in 2020 and You Can Hunt Them
Even though they're cute, chipmunks fall under the category of nuisance animals and are “unprotected."
New York Hunting & Trapping Licenses & Deer Management Permits On Sale August 10
Licenses and permits are only available from authorized DEC license-issuing agents or by phone. Don't fall for fake online sites.
Turkey Hunting Season Starts Friday
The weather looks pretty wet for most of the week. However, as the new month begins, there are signs of a drying and warming trend!
NYS DEC Offering Hunting Safety Course Online for a Limited Time
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the DEC is moving its hunting safety course online for a limited time and just in time for Turkey Season.