New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to hunt safely this season and encouraged all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share … more

MARGARETVILLE - At the age of 12, Harper Aubrey has joined a long family tradition: successfully harvesting his first deer during the recent statewide Youth Hunt weekend. For Aubrey, hunting is more … more

ARKVILLE - Regular rifle hunting season in New York State’s Southern Zone begins Sunday, Nov. 16. But for long-time hunter Ryan Trapani, the best part of the hunting season will be over. … more

Electronic Tagging Hunters now have the choice to obtain a paper license and tags or use the HuntFishNY mobile app as electronic proof of licensure and possession of tags for deer, bear, or … more

MARGARETVILLE - When NYS Youth Hunt weekend got underway this year, Wyatt Pacheco was among those who hit the trails and came home with a buck. But his hunting story began long before this season … more

For some deer hunters, the opportunity to see and harvest older bucks with larger bodies and antlers is an important component of their overall satisfaction with deer hunting. Older bucks are often … more

Yearling Bucks Body Size — similar to adult doe Legs — appear long and skinny Muscles — often not clearly defined Body Shape — slender, belly tucks up … more

New York is home to a robust white-tailed deer population and an expanding black bear population. The department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) strives to manage deer and bear populations at … more

ONEONTA — The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at The Plains Senior Living Center, 163 Heritage Circle, third-floor meeting room. … more

With nearly 3 million New Yorkers potentially losing their federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance in November, DEC is encouraging hunters to help fight hunger in our … more

Zach Picinich of Walton harvested this estimated 350–400-pound black bear with his bow and arrow around 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at Holley Hill Farm off county Route 21. Picinich thanked the Holley … more