DEC Expands Deer Hunting Opportunities

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 4:03 AM

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation has approved new hunting regulations aimed at reducing growing deer populations. The changes include expanded antlerless deer hunting opportunities and a new statewide “Earn-a-2nd-Buck” program. Hunters who harvest and report an antlerless deer can qualify for a second antlered deer tag under the new rules.

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