Winter is a great time to be outside in New York. Winter hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and trapping, and ice fishing are among the most popular activities available to residents … more

Make sure to submit your photography or artwork by Dec. 31 to be considered for Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 2024 Arbor Day poster contest. DEC prints thousands of posters … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advises recreationists in the Adirondacks and Catskills of wet and dangerous conditions following recent mild temperatures and heavy … more

(November 2011) In the middle of our off-trail hiking adventure last weekend, Billy exclaims, “Boy I miss just walking through the woods like this.” “Absolutely!” I respond. … more

The New York State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society helps to coordinate participation in the … more

The cyclical nature of wetlands and the seasons is a fascinating and intricate interplay between environmental factors and biological processes. Wetlands, including marshes, swamps and bogs, are … more

There are different motivators for exploring places that you haven’t been to in the Catskills. The Catskill All Trails Challenge is certainly one of them. Another is piggybacking a hike onto a … more

This season’s field trip to view wintering bald eagles around the Delaware County rivers and reservoirs is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13. The trip explores area rivers and reservoirs where … more

Josh Balcom, of Margaretville, harvested this 10-point, 192 pound buck in the town of Middletown, Nov. 28. more

Over the past two months, The Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Project has taken many positive steps forward, according to a press release issued Dec. 1. In October, the A. Lindsay and Olive … more

Nikki Sebastian of Delhi harvested this 8-point 181 pound buck Thursday Nov. 30 after completing chores on her family’s dairy farm in Kortright. more

Taylor Townsend, 12, of Walton, shot her first buck - this 10 pointer -  on Thanksgiving morning. more