NOTE: SMART RIFLES are prohibited, including any firearm equipped with a target tracking system, electronically controlled, assisted or computer-linked trigger or a ballistics computer. Any firearm ...

Crossbows are now classified as a legal method of take for all archery big game hunting in New York State and the changes are effective immediately. The new law—signed by New York Governor Kathy ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers can now use crossbows to hunt for big game during the bow season. Governor Hochul signed the crossbow legislation, Senate Bill S6360A, into law Tuesday evening, following ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025–26 license year are now open or will open ...