The Post-Journal

Crossbow Hunting Expands In New York State

Crossbows will increase the number of hunters able to contribute to deer population control, a plus for wildlife management, as crossbows produce cleaner, more consistently accurate shots, resulting ...
wbng

New legislation legalizes crossbow hunting where longbow hunting is already allowed

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- A new law will allow New York hunters to be able to use crossbows in the same places where longbows are used. The legislation, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, will allow crossbows ...
The Post-Journal

Crossbow Deer Hunting In New York

The New York State Southern Zone crossbow season will open Nov. 2 and run through Nov. 15, the day before the NYS Southern Zone regular big game (firearm) season. Crossbows can be used through the ...
The Saratogian

N.Y. crossbow hunting changes take effect

Starting in fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places and manner as a vertical bow for hunting deer and bear. Crossbows have been used throughout most of New ...
WEAU

Archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons to open Sept. 13

MADISON, Wis. (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 13, 2025. According to the DNR, the two seasons ...