New York Deer Hunting

Well over a 500,000 big game hunting permits are issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation each year. NYS hunting licenses cost $22 for residents from 16 - 69 years old. A non-resident license costs $100. Hunters can purchase additional privileges, like bowhunting, muzzleloading or turkey permits for between $10 and $15. However, most that purchase those permits are going for big game and that starts on Saturday and there are some new rules you need to know before you get out there.

"Shocking" would be a word to describe the ridiculous cost of meat in the supermarket these days. Beef, poultry and pork prices have risen between six and eight percent across the country. Family budgets are being blown apart, as people are trying to put some meat in their meals. That's why more people in New York State are turning to harvesting venison, okay, hunting deer.