New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the release of a regulatory proposal to implement a fishing tournament permit and reporting system for black bass (largemouth bass … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds visitors to all state lands to recreate safely and responsibly and practice Leave No Trace™ this winter. Everyone who … more

April 1 marked the beginning of the harvest season for trout. While fishing this season, you can take steps to protect your waters from aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS can outcompete native … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced exam schedules for individuals seeking to become licensed guides. DEC offers exams for licensed guiding in camping, fishing, … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) reminds New Yorkers to take action to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by … more

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