Archers and gun hunters have taken trophy bucks of the highest caliber throughout the state in recent years ... [+] Full Article

Deer harvests continue to reflect growing whitetail populations statewide ... [+] Full Article

The big Wyoming County non-typical buck came as a surprise to Sam Thaw ... [+] Full Article

Wally Jayne of Kellogsville was sure he'd shot the buck of local legend ... [+] Full Article

Some of New York's biggest bucks of the year are taken by hunters who know that competition is minimal on public lands in December. Here's where to find your late-season trophy this month. ... [+] Full Article

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

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

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