Tactics for New York state's Christmas deer season, the holiday hunt

Facts about deer Deer are part of the Cervidae family that include moose, reindeer, elk and other species. Here are some fun facts about deer. Statesman Journal New York's Southern Zone offers a late deer hunting season for archers and muzzleloader hunters from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.This "holiday hunt" provides an opportunity for those home for the holidays to participate in the deer season.Fewer deer and hunters are present, making the late season more challenging but also more rewarding for some.Hunters are advised to adapt their tactics for warier deer, with still-hunting and snow camouflage being effective strategies. Lucky deer hunters hope to literally find their Christmas present under a...