VIDEO: Massive Whitetail Buck Brawl In Western New York

The deer hunting season will begin for archery hunters in just a few days here in New York State. As we wait for the big day to get here, the deer are becoming very active and are just about everywhere! Including in the backyards of many homes in Western New York.

The archery season will start with a new law in New York State that allows hunters to use a crossbow without having to wait for a dedicated crossbow season. The new laws also remove some restrictions related to crossbow hunting we have had in the past. Archery season is arguably the best time to hunt deer in New York State!

But as we patiently wait for the days when we can be in the tree stand or blind, videos like the one below sure do get you excited for the possibilities!

As far as this year is concerned, the new crossbow laws will start right away and if you have your archery tag, and a crossbow ready to use, you can hunt deer with it in the 2025-26 season! "New for 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".

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I have been seeing some good bucks on the cameras where I hunt and seeing a good amount of deer in fields around Western New York! This is truly the best time of the year!