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Deer Management Permits available to hunters due to extras in New York State
There are leftover Deer Management Permits for hunters in some Wildlife Management Units in New York State. The news comes from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Applications can be submitted for the following leftover Deer ... more
I’m a hunter, can I catch COVID-19 from the deer I kill?
Deer have been found to contract COVID-19, and now hunters are concerned they may be able to catch the virus from their prey. In a test completed by Penn State, over 80% of the sample ... more
New York DEC announces most small game hunting seasons begin Oct. 1
New York DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that most small game hunting seasons will open on Friday, Oct. 1, with special opportunities for youth and military members. "Every fall, more than 60,000 hunters venture afield ... more
24th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program for New York State is being held on Long Island
The state will host an annual program for youth to hunt waterfowl on Long Island this year. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding its 24th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program for ... more
Antlerless deer hunting begins Saturday and will last nine days
New regulations were released regarding hunting through the DEC recently, and one is a nine day antlerless deer season. This begins Saturday. Another requirement is wearing fluorescent pink or orange when hunting for deer or ... more
Hunters rely on holidays to mark certain points during hunting season, but there are more reliable
Labor Day is often an inaccurate way hunters use to measure when deer season is upon us. While Labor Day could fall on any given day, it doesn't always hold up to the saying "whitetails ... more