STAMFORD - For Walt Keller of Stamford, the fight to eliminate lead contamination in venison isn’t just about hunting ethics — it’s about protecting public health and wildlife. A … more

Daryl Birdsall of Unadilla harvested this 160-pound, 8-point buck opening day of big game rifle season on Nov. 6. The deer was harvested in the town of Butternuts. more

CICERO -The Delaware Academy Bulldogs put up a valiant fight but fell to the Dolgeville Blue Devils, 28-16, in a hard-fought Class D Regional Championship game on Friday, Nov. 22. Despite a spirited … more

Sidney defeated Rockdale 1085-27X to 1061-13X in the Central Empire State Rifle and Pistol League for the week ending Nov. 22. High scores for Sidney were: Vinny Guglielmo with a 280-6X; Phillip … more

Joe Dibble of Bovina harvested this 6-point buck Nov. 18 in the town of Delhi. more

Dawson Bowker, 12, celebrates his first successful hunt on rifle season’s opening day in Walton, bagging an impressive 8-point buck with guidance from his proud dad, Kris Bowker. more

JOHNSON CITY - The Delaware Academy Bulldogs secured a dramatic overtime victory against the Tioga Tigers Friday, Nov. 15. In a thrilling matchup, Delhi emerged victorious 22-21, marking their second … more

In match 9 of the New York State Sporterrifle League Delhi shot a 1357 for a bye week. Top shooters were: Kara Fitch who shot a 283, Kevin Gutliph with a 276, Sarah Keehr with a 71, Bryan Fitch … more

New York City has escalated its response to a historic precipitation shortage, moving from a drought watch to a drought warning and pausing the $2 billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project. Mayor Eric … more

DEC issued a heightened Drought Warning for much of the Catskill, Hudson Valley, and New York City regions. The rest of the state remains under a previously declared Drought Watch. A … more

QUEENSBURY — The Delhi/South Kortright varsity cross country teams wrapped up their season at the New York State Championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 16 competing against the best in the state … more

The Catskills Fire Tower Challenge intends to inspire experienced hikers to visit the region’s six remaining fire towers. To participate, ramblers must hike to all six DEC-owned fire towers in … more