The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the Youth Turkey Hunting Season will take place on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, for junior hunters ages 12 to … more

The 13th annual I Love My Park Day will take place on May 4. This is the largest statewide volunteer event that enhances our public lands, with volunteers participating by cleaning up debris, … more

Across New York state, there are collection points to donate or recycle your solar eclipse glasses. You can also keep them to reuse for a future solar eclipse event. There are a number of groups … more

April includes Arbor Day, Friday, April 26, a time to appreciate and plant trees. Trees are a vital part of our environment, and responsibly managing our forests and planting trees are important to … more

On April 17, 30 people gathered to pick up litter along state Route 28 on the Delhi and Margaretville sides of town and Tremperskill Road and Cabin Hill Road. Other participants cleaned local roads … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. Throughout the spring and early summer months, black … more

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a tree disease that causes leaf striping, defoliation, and mortality of beech trees. BLD first arrived in New York state in 2018 and has since spread to 48 of 62 … more

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

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

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

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