Since 2009, crossbows have become quite popular with Michigan deer hunters due to their handling characteristics, which are very similar to a rifle. I noticed this right at the get-go the first time I ...

In May 2023, near the end of that year’s legislative session, a conference committee deal was struck to allow any licensed Minnesota archer to hunt deer with a crossbow. The proposal never was heard ...

The increased freedom to use crossbows to hunt deer is drawing more people into the sport in Minnesota, particularly youth hunters, according to the Department of Natural Resources. License sales data ...

When deer hunting and snow covers the ground, I often forego typical stand hunting and instead trust my hunting instincts, senses and reflexes (but mostly my camouflage), and still-hunt. A still-hunt ...

According to the National Deer Association, during the 2023-2024 hunting season, U.S. hunters successfully harvested more than 3 million whitetail bucks, thus establishing a new record for mature buck ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Soon, all hunters across the state will be able to hunt deer and bears. New York bowhunters can begin hunting deer in the Northern Zone on Saturday, while the Southern Zone bowhunting ...

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 ...

With fall right around the corner, Sept. 13 marks the opening of the 2014 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons. These seasons will run concurrently statewide, from Sept. 13 to Jan. 4, 2015. “For ...

With fall right around the corner, Sept. 12 marks the opening of the 2015 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons. These seasons will run concurrently statewide, from Sept. 12 to Jan. 3, 2016.

You can tell it's coming without looking at the calendar. The 10-pointer moving in broad daylight across the field – or through the forest or subdivision – says everything you need to know. The rut, ...