The April meeting of The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be held on Monday, April 8 at The Plains Senior Living Center at 163 Heritage Place in Oneonta. This meeting will be held in the … more

According to the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, the annual Delaware County Christmas bird count held on New Year’s Eve and led by Pam Peters was a great success. The day’s total of 51 … more

Connor Noonan, Bovina, reeled in this 27 inch, 10 pound trout while fishing with his dad on the Pepacton Reservoir April 27. more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor … more

A hiker signs in at a trailhead on Bear Spring Mountain last weekend. For safety purposes, always alert someone where you will be hiking and register at a trailhead, with expected route and number of … more

Catskill Mountain Club Directors John Sandman and Rick Roberts, president, recently led a group of SUNY Delhi students on a trail maintenance trip to a section of the Finger Lakes Trail near the Rock … more

Much of New York is experiencing a milder than usual winter leading to unsafe ice conditions on many waters, please be extra cautious when heading out for a day of fishing. Tips & Guidance: … more

Unpredictable winter weather and recent storms in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and other backcountry areas are creating variable conditions. Visitors should be prepared with proper clothing and … more

The fish weren’t biting at Walton’s Middle Pond on Bear Spring Mountain last week, Emelia McGraw, age 6, of Walton, discovered. However, there were plenty of salamanders and butterflies … more

New York is home to both black crappie and white crappie, although black crappie are the predominant species throughout the state. Shortly after ice out crappie congregate in schools in shallower … more

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced March 29 that trout fishing season in New York state opens on Thursday, April 1. In preparation for opening day, the New York State Department of Environmental … more

The adventures are great in New York state! Spring is here, and it’s time to find your adventure. Now that the days are longer and warmer, why not try something new? Hiking, biking, horseback … more