New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today reminded New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. … more

HANCOCK - National Park Service staff, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police, and licensed fishing guides gathered in Hancock Town Hall on Friday, April 11 and discussed … more

Christina Cianciullo, joined by her 11-year-old son, John Cianciullo, and her brother, Robert Sprague Jr., holds a 24¾-inch native brown trout she caught on the west branch Delaware River in … more

HANCOCK — What began as a routine patrol on the opening day of trout season ended with Environmental Conservation Officers issuing a string of violations to a group of anglers in Delaware … more

DEC wildlife biologists will hold a virtual public meeting to present statewide waterfowl news and updates Monday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. These topics may be of interest to waterfowl hunters and … more

New to turkey hunting? Want to sharpen up your skills before the season? New York’s spring turkey hunting season is just around the corner, so it’s time to dust off your gear and practice … more

Submit a nomination for your favorite angler for the prestigious Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. Since its founding in 1985, the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame has inducted over 120 remarkable individuals … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society invites local community members to join them in one or more upcoming bird watching field trips this spring. Birders with all levels of experience can attend to view … more

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host a special presentation Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Elm Park Church in Oneonta and via Zoom. Kathryn Davino, a board director for the organization, … more

The Catskill Mountain Club is a 21 year old grassroots non-profit, offering free, member-led hiking, paddling and biking adventures throughout the Catskill Mountains. The club also advocates for any … more

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 14 at The Plains Senior Living Center, located at 163 Heritage Place in Oneonta. The meeting, which is open … more

After years of restoration efforts, the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower will officially reopen to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 2, at 1 p.m. atop Bramley’s summit. … more