My first real experience with crossbows was about 10 years ago, when I was on a turkey hunt in Florida. I got the opportunity to go on a hog hunt, but I didn’t have anything to hunt with besides my ...

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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 ...

Will Sunday no longer be a peaceful day of rest for deer in the Bay State? State wildlife officials are looking into expanding deer hunting opportunities, as they gather public input on Sunday hunting ...

A good hunting bow has been an essential tool for centuries. Although bows are no longer needed to keep food on the table, hunting is still alive and well as a sport and recreational activity.

Starting in fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places and manner as a vertical bow for hunting deer and bear. Crossbows have been used throughout most of New ...

In years past, crossbow manufacturers focused on increasing bolt speed while minimizing costs. Though speed is still a focal point for new crossbows, a few other trends emerged in 2025. Improved ...

The New York State Southern Zone crossbow season will open Nov. 2 and run through Nov. 15, the day before the NYS Southern Zone regular big game (firearm) season. Crossbows can be used through the ...

It really irked me to have to report that there were three hunting fatalities during the 2020 big game season. All three were self-inflicted, all by experienced hunters. One of the three involved 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 ...