Hunting has always been the backbone of wildlife conservation, but we are seeing a troubling trend in New York: participation in small game hunting (like squirrel, rabbit, and pheasant) is declining … more

HANCOCK - As summer settles into the Upper Delaware River (UDR) watershed, anglers and conservationists alike begin paying closer attention to one critical factor: water temperature. While warm sunny … more

DEC launches the inaugural Hunter Achievement Awards (HAA) in preparation for the spring turkey season. HAA recognize hunters and trappers who legally harvest game species, acknowledging their … more

DELHI -   The streets of Delhi came alive with competitive spirit on Saturday, June 6, as runners gathered for the 30th Annual Delhi Bridge Run 5k. The milestone anniversary event drew an … more

ONEONTA — The local chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a presentation Monday, June 8, examining how hundreds of road culverts across Otsego County affect the movement of fish and the health of … more

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites fathers to bring their children and go fishing this Father’s Day, June 21 for the Annual Free Fishing Day at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. … more

Used fishing line, what do we do with it? I’ve personally picked up several miles of fishing line from streams, lakes and especially boat launches, as I’m sure we all do as good stewards. Some of … more

A permit is required for all visitors to the Peekamoose Blue Hole and the entire nearby Peekamoose Valley Riparian Corridor along the Rondout Creek, including campers, picknickers, and hikers … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging boaters and anglers to clean, drain and dry watercraft and gear before entering lakes, rivers and streams this summer to help … more

HANCOCK - Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have hired a summer field crew to survey streams in the towns of Colchester, Hancock, Rockland and western Sanford. … more

If you’ve spent any time along the Upper Delaware River (UDR) tailwaters in recent years, you’ve probably noticed something encouraging: more attention is finally being paid to this remarkable … more

Jasper Dibble celebrates his first successful turkey hunt after harvesting a 20-pound gobbler May 2 in Bovina. Guided by his grandfather, Joe Dibble, Jasper called in the bird at 6:10 a.m. from 27 … more