Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Catskill Mountains this month with a series of free, member-led hikes organized by the Catskill Mountain Club. The nonprofit, grassroots organization has been … more

New York conducted a Trout Stream Access Verification Project from 2022 through 2025 to ensure that trout raised with public funds are only stocked into stream reaches where public access is … more

In 2021, DEC began a study to see if more conservative harvest regulations on 15 waters would lead to better opportunities to catch larger sunfish (bluegill and pumpkinseed) and crappie. The effects … more

The Catskill Mountain Club (CMC) presented its Leadership Award to the Susquehanna ADK Chapter at its Annual Dinner. CMC Executive Director, Peter Manning, told the story of the ADK Chapter … more

With hunting seasons underway and fall hiking still at its peak, DEC is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to follow safety precautions while recreating this fall and winter. Whether you are a hiker, … more

Harvested deer and bear are in a hunter’s legal possession only when they are tagged, transported, and reported appropriately. E-Tag Users: Take It, Report It, Tag It If You Leave It … more

New York is one of the safest states in the nation for deer and bear hunting. Regulations have been established to help ensure that strong safety record continues, and to reduce the likelihood for … more

For New York deer hunters who have not yet applied for their 2026-27 Deer Management Permits (DMPs, antlerless tags) or are interested in additional DMPs, there are still opportunities to apply. … more

It is illegal to hunt big game using: • A fully automatic firearm • A firearm or bow aided by any artificial light or a laser that projects a beam toward the target • Any firearm … more

Small game seasons are in full swing, which means there’s no better time to try out new recipes using wild game meat. Below is a featured pot pie recipe that uses one of New York state’s most … more

Hunters and trappers of any age can now commemorate their harvest with a species – specific sticker and a letter from DEC. Hunter Achievement Awards recognize hunters and trappers who harvest any … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is launching its “Choose a Doe” campaign to encourage hunters to harvest more female deer and help keep populations in balance. … more