Here's the story behind the two biggest typical whitetails (records!) ever taken by Empire State bowhunters ... [+] Full Article

Which New York county is best for archery deer hunting? This should help with your bowhunting decisions ... [+] Full Article

New York's top spring turkey hotspots continue to provide top-quality hunting. Here's a preview of the finest ... [+] Full Article

Bad weather kept hunters out of the woods last season, but that means more birds and better hunting in 2004. Try these top-rated public lands for some exciting spring turkey hunting near you. ... [+] Full Article

Part 2: Where To Find Our Biggest Bucks
Record-class bucks were taken in every corner of the state last season, and biologists are expecting more of the same in 2004. Here’s where to find your buck of a lifetime this season. ... [+] Full Article

Part 1: Our Top Hunting Areas
New York’s deer biologists are predicting a banner year for Empire State hunters in 2004. Here’s the lowdown on how things are shaping in your area this season. ... [+] Full Article

High deer numbers, plenty of public land and minimal competition mean good chances for success for archers this season. Try these bowhunter-friendly public areas. ... [+] Full Article

Mike Dupell Sr. took a chance and went blackpowder deer hunting in the pouring rain. The reward for his persistence turned out to be the second largest non-typical whitetail ever taken in New York. ... [+] Full Article

Although last year's rugged nesting climate means fewer jakes will likely be out and about, the bumper crop of poults hatched in 2001 suggests that a healthy number of 2-year-olds will strut into shotgun range this May. ... [+] Full Article

A large handful of Empire State counties are in the running as "the best" for spring turkey hunting, but only one tops the list. Can you guess which county is the state's perennial harvest leader? ... [+] Full Article