New York DEC is joining forces with the Northeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, university researchers, and other state wildlife agency biologists and veterinarians on a project … more

Winter is a great time to get outdoors and observe bald eagles and other birds. Some species of birds spend their summers in the tundra and their winters in New York. Help Keep Wildlife Safe … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery’s annual spring seedling sale is now open and will run … more

The local chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has planned monthly outings and meetings: • Feb. 4 - Lower Riddell State Park- Lead by Linda Pearce 607-432-8969 • Feb. 11 - … more

Current state record: 41 lbs. 8 oz., 42.75 inches, Lake Erie, Chautauqua County, Aug. 9, 2003 Identification: Grayish brown body with light spots on back and sides. Forked tail. … more

When it comes to recreating on ice, safety should always come first. Keep these tips in mind when planning your next ice fishing trip: • Four inches of clear, black ice is generally safe … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) online registration for the 2025 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Parents and guardians can register youth for a … more

DELHI — On a brisk Saturday, Jan. 4, a determined group of 17 hikers braved biting winds and freezing temperatures to witness a moment years in the making: the reopening of the Bramley Mountain … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has finalized updated regulations under the Freshwater Wetlands Act, safeguarding an additional one million acres of wetlands … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced upcoming dates of examinations for select special licenses. To provide enhanced access, DEC is offering examinations online … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced Monday the 2025 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge to highlight the world-class tourism destinations and recreational … more

The DEC Campership (camp scholarships) Program provided an opportunity for 21 youth to explore and learn about New York’s great outdoors at three DEC camps in 2024. This is fewer than the years … more