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

Sean Maker, 12, Delhi harvested his first buck, an 8-pointer, on Saturday, Oct. 8, in Delhi, during the 2022 Youth Hunt, while hunting with his mother Susan McWeeney, his brother Michael Lesny and … more

In observance of the internationally recognized Bat Week held Oct. 24-31 each year to raise awareness about the critical role of bats in our environment, New York State Department of Environmental … more