Spring is an ideal time to observe bird migrations. New York is conveniently located along the Atlantic Flyway, a main migration routes, a great opportunity to observe birds flying to their summer … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds New Yorkers to appreciate wildlife from a distance and resist the urge to pick up newborn fawns and … more

Water temperatures can be cold in the spring due to snowmelt and cold rains. If water temperatures are low (35-40°F), look for trout holding in deeper, slower moving water. Slow drifts and … more

Kristin Yanke-Schneider and Joe Dibble of Bovina Center scored big opening day of turkey season, May 1. The 20 pound and 19 pound turkeys both had 9.5” beards and 1” spurs. Kristin … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminds New Yorkers that despite the end of the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning on … more

Reserve a table at the 10th annual anglers market to be held Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community hall near the Firehouse in Roscoe. Many tables with fishing/outdoor related … more

DEC and its partners at Cornell are implementing surveys as part of the third Breeding Bird Atlas, currently entering its final field season. Volunteer landowners are needed to provide access for … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds visitors to recreate responsibly in the Adirondacks and Catskills this spring to help protect state lands for future … more

National River Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 21. It has been observed on the third Saturday in May since 1991.   Join a clean-up event or organize your own. Although May 21 is the date set … more

MARATHON - Cross country athletes from 44 local and surrounding high schools competed at the Marathon Invitational, on the 3.1-mile Marathon Elementary School course, Saturday, Oct. 15. Delaware … more

An ancient and impressive wildlife migration is occurring.  The spring spawning run of American shad in the Delaware River is a timeless rite of spring that has taken place for the past … more

Joe Dibble of Bovina shot this 25 pound bobcat on Nov. 22 in Stamford. more