Syracuse.com - Photo gallery: Big bucks taken this fall in Central New York

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There were some lucky Central New York hunters who really cashed in.

Was it a good or bad year for deer hunting?

Many wrote or called me during the past month saying it was a tough one, that they weren't seeing the deer they usually do. Maybe it was how the rut went down, maybe it was the weather. Maybe it was just a matter of where they were hunting. I don't have any answers.

Meanwhile, there were some lucky Central New York hunters who really cashed in. Throughout the season, they submitted photos of their successful hunts to this blog.

Check out this photo gallery recapping highlights from the Southern Zone firearms and muzzleloader seasons and see why these men, women and teens are smiling.

I'm already looking forward to next year.

See more big bucks taken by local hunters during this fall's bowhunting season.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog