Nearly 700,000 New Yorkers hunt, according to the state Department of Conservation. There are also more than 50,000 non-resident hunters. This year comes with big changes, especially when it comes to ...

Curt Biely landed a buck with a small, six-point basket rack — but he was still happy because it was his first with a ...

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 ...

The increased freedom to use crossbows to hunt deer is drawing more people into the sport in Minnesota, particularly youth hunters, according to the Department of Natural Resources. License sales data ...

The arrival of autumn has signaled the beginning of hunting season in West Virginia. Black bear firearms season is now open while archery and crossbow hunters are gearing up for opening weekend. West ...

Since 2009, crossbows have become quite popular with Michigan deer hunters due to their handling characteristics, which are very similar to a rifle. I noticed this right at the get-go the first time I ...

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 ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Saturday, Sept. 13. The two seasons run through Jan. 4, 2026, except in the ...