Whitetail Deer Hunting, the Pros and Cons Exposed

November 11, 2010

I’ve heard the grumblings of both sides of the fence for years now. The animal rights folks claim the “slaughter of innocent majestic animals” is barbaric. The radical anti-firearm folks who, far too often use hunting as a forum to grandstand for their cause, scream foul. These are the same people who complain when the […]

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DEC Announces Nov. 20 Opening of Southern Zone Deer Season and Southeastern Zone Bear Season – Bear Hunting in Central-Western New York Begins Nov. 27

November 11, 2010

Courtesy of The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today reminded hunters that the 2010 regular deer season opens at sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 20, in New York’s Southern Zone. Read the press release in its entirety at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/70070.html ~WNYDH

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Game Harvest Reporting Period Extended from 48 Hours to 7 Days [NYSDEC]

November 11, 2010

Next Wednesday, November 17, a new regulation will be in effect that extends the game harvest reporting deadline from 48 hours to 7 days.  Successful hunters of deer, bear, and turkey are required to report their harvest through the DEC’s online reporting system (www.dec.ny.gov) or by calling 1-866-GAME-RPT (1-866-426-3778).  In the past, hunters were required to report […]

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The First Ever Pocket Size Deer Hunter’s Reference Guide to Debut November 2010

November 10, 2010

Professional wildlife manager and author J. Wayne Fears has announced the debut of his new, one-of-a-kind Deer Hunter’s Reference, published by Pro Tool Industries of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, that will arrive in mid November 2010. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/9AtZkn The Deer Hunter’s Reference Guide is scheduled to be available on-line November 10, 2010 at http://www.protoolindustries.net. […]

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Welcome to the new WNYDeerHunter.com

November 4, 2010

As we strive to make this a more a contributor driven Website, we thank you for your continued patience as we grow. Your feedback and ideas are always welcomed. We would like to encourage you to sign up to be a contributor, not just during the hunting season but, during the entire time leading up […]

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I found myself in the middle of the rut

November 4, 2010

I was in the woods last weekend. My father-in-law invited to archery hunt with him on the most beautiful piece of property I could ever remember being able to walk through. The hills were breathtakingly colored with reds, yellows and greens as the fall harvest time began in the little town of Canisteo, NY. The […]

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