The timing of October's full moon may be perfect for New York hunters in search of white-tailed deer this year.

In the Empire State, the bowhunting season for whitetails starts Sept. 27 in the northern zone and Oct. 1 in the southern zone, which is every part of the state south of the North Country region, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . Regular white-tailed deer hunting season starts around the same time — Oct. 1 — in Westchester and Suffolk counties.

Here's what to know.

What's special about October's full moon?

This year's Harvest Moon — where the full moon is closest to the autumnal equinox — will rise on Monday, Oct. 6, the Old Farmer's Almanac says.

It's also the first of the year's three supermoons, which is the largest and brighte

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