Much of New York is experiencing a milder than usual winter leading to unsafe ice conditions on many waters, please be extra cautious when heading out for a day of fishing. Tips & … more

All are invited to join Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) Friday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, when board director and local bird photographer Landa Palmer will present “Puffin and Bird … more

The Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG) submitted its final report on promoting sustainable recreation in the Catskill Forest Preserve to New York State Department of Environmental … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the start of the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery annual spring seedling sale, which is open to the … more

It was back in 2004 when two NYS DEC Assistant Forest Rangers and one Forest Ranger were stumped about the identification of an evergreen shrub on Panther Mountain. It’s amazing how often … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of the new DEC Kiosk Survey seeking public input on informational kiosk signage on DEC … more

Christina Worden, Franklin, harvested a Black Bear boar on Thanksgiving morning. On opening day of rifle season for deer, Worden took an 8-point buck. Both animals were taken in Franklin. more

Garrett Pinney, 19, of DeLancey shot this impressive 8-pointer in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 25. The antler spread measured 20-inches; the buck dressed out at 155 pounds. more

Bob Komosinkski, Bloomville, hunting with his niece Rylee, and son Ty, took this trophy 8-point buck on Nov. 24 while hunting from a tree stand. The deer dressed out at 175 pounds. more

Adin Haynes, 17,  got an 8-point buck in Bloomville, Nov. 19; sibling Annlyse Haynes, 14 got a 5-point buck during youth season.  more