Are there big bucks in New York?
The primary reason New York doesn’t have more older, larger-antlered bucks in the annual harvest statistics is because many get taken as yearlings, Hurst said. But that’s changing, he added, due to the fact that a growing number of hunters are passing on them.
What is the biggest buck shot in NY?
Gulf War Vet Smashes New York State Whitetail Record with 214-Inch Monster Buck. Stay tuned to F&S.com for more big buck coverage, like this 225-inch Indiana giant, these late-season bruisers, and the biggest bucks of 2020. It’s official. New York has a new state-record non-typical archery buck.
Where are the biggest bucks in New York?
On Long Island. If you drive I-80 east, it’s approximately 430 miles between Niagara County in extreme western New York to Suffolk County on the eastern most tip of Long Island.
Where is the best deer hunting in New York?
Steuben County – Ranked #1 for Deer Hunting New York Game & Fish Magazine has named Steuben County the “perennial chart-topper,” for its abundant big game habitats, including white-tailed deer and black bear. Each year, more hunters harvest a trophy buck in Steuben County than anywhere else in NY.
What is the biggest whitetail deer ever killed?
From what we can gather, the heaviest whitetail ever shot was killed by a bow-hunter, John Annett of Ontario, in 1977. The deer field dressed 431 pounds on government-certified scales. That would have given it an estimated live weight of more than 540 pounds.
Is deer hunting in New York good?
While plenty of states across America offer unique hunting opportunities, hunting in NY is hard to beat. In fact, it was listed as the very best state for deer hunting in 2018.
Is there good deer hunting in New York?
Historically, the best counties for record-book whitetails include Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Even Orange, Suffolk, and Westchester counties (over in the crowded corner of the state) are pretty good.
What’s the heaviest deer ever killed?
Did you hunt big bucks this fall in upstate NY?
It was a memorable deer hunting season for many Upstate New York hunters this fall, and the pictures submitted by readers for this photo gallery show it. Big bucks were taken in both the Northern and Southern zone by bowhunters, crossbow hunters and those hunting with various firearms.
Who shot the biggest Buck in Cattaraugus County?
Stephen Moser, of Greece, N.Y., shot this 10 point, 180-pound buck in Franklinville in Cattaraugus County on opening day. He used a muzzleloader, and took his shot at 40 yards, he said. Michael Torre, of Rotterdam, N.Y., shot this 7-point buck on Nov. 22 in Princetown in Schenectady County.
Who shot a 12-point Buck in New York State?
David Buff got this 12-point buck in Moravia, N.Y. in Cayuga County on Nov. 23 with a 300 Win Mag rifle. John Grems, of Frankfort, N.Y., arrowed this impressive 12-point buck in Herkimer County on Oct. 19th.
How do I send photos of a deer hunt to NYUP?
Photos should be sent to outdoors writer David Figura at [email protected] Hunter who shot the deer must be in the photo.
