Small game hunting through winter is a great way for hunters, young and old, to develop their skills and confidence without breaking the bank. You don’t need specialized or expensive gear to hunt them ...

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 ...

Squirrel season opens statewide Sept. 14 and runs through Nov. 29. Squirrels can also be hunted Dec. 16-24 and Dec. 26-Feb. 28. The daily limit is six. Pheasant season begins with a junior hunt Oct.

"How in the world did you miss that rabbit?" I glanced over at Dave, who was about 40 yards away in a brier thicket. He asked this in amazement (hey, I was surprised, too) that I had missed a shot, ...

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports small-game hunting was a nonevent as little activity — and even fewer birds — was observed. Multiple duck hunters commented about the lack of ducks. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday, Sept. 24, that small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025–26 license year are now open or will open ...

In the heart of winter, when most guys are hunkered down watching football or tinkering in the garage, a smart outdoorsman knows it's prime time to gear up for the year ahead. Getting that 2026 ...