New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the state’s most popular big game hunting season started Saturday, Nov. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. DEC … more

DEC issues Deer Management Permits (DMPs, antlerless tags) for hunters to contribute to deer population management. We still have a pile of leftover tags in WMUs throughout the state after the … more

The Catskill Mountain Club, a 21-year-old grassroots nonprofit devoted to free, member-led outings in the region, has announced a slate of late-November hikes that will take participants to some of … more

Yellowstone is more than a national park—it’s one of the last strongholds of truly wild America. From the howls of grey wolves to the powerful presence of grizzly bears, the park’s … more

In its first season since reopening, the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower logged a surge of visitors, with volunteer stewards staffing the landmark on every scheduled day from Memorial Day weekend through … more

ONEONTA - The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society is calling on residents across the region to take part in one of the longest-running citizen science efforts in the world: the annual Christmas Bird … more

Extend the tradition: host a sponsored pheasant hunt and take new and underrepresented hunters “under the wing” to share the experience of late season small game hunting while teaching … more

Factors That Influence a Buck’s Body and Antler Growth The growth and final size of a buck’s body and antlers is determined by four factors: the buck’s age, health, genetics, … more

It is always wise to drive carefully in areas where deer and moose live, but fall is an especially important time to be alert to their presence. Deer and moose become more active during breeding … more

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