Jennifer Seiferth of Hancock shot this 8-point buck on Nov. 4 while hunting on New York City-owned land in Delaware County, with a compound bow. The deer weighed 135 pounds. more

The burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires statewide for purposes of brush and debris disposal, as well as uncontained campfires, and open fires used for cooking, according to the New York … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds hunters to report deer, bear, or turkey harvests, and for trappers to have certain furbearers like bobcat, fisher, marten, or … more

With hunting seasons and fall hiking underway, DEC encourages outdoor enthusiasts to follow safety precautions while recreating this fall and winter. Whether you are a hiker, nature photographer, … more

DELHI - Delhi resident Kevin Rossley has found an unusual way to prepare animal skulls for display in an intersection of art, science, and nature: by enlisting the help of dermestid beetles. … more

BLOOMVILLE - Once considered a male-dominated activity, hunting is seeing a significant rise in female participation, especially with the younger generations as they follow in the footsteps - or … more

During the 2023-24 hunting seasons, New York hunters harvested an estimated 209,781 deer, including 112,224 antlered bucks and 97,557 antlerless deer. The buck harvest primarily consisted of older … more

Boys soccer (7 league games) Gilboa/Roxbury                 7-0   11-3-3 Downsville/Walton         5-2   12-5-1 … more

1st Team Andes/SKCS – Lance McClure, Boston Quarino Charlotte Valley/Schenevus – Cody Keator, Shawn Streeter Gilboa Conesville – David Cammer, Shane O’Hara … more

Boys 1st Team Downsville/Walton – Gavin Harrington, Travis Houck, Chase Mabery Gilboa Conesville/Roxbury – Donavan Fermin, Roni Grieco, Jordan Johnston Hunter … more

The Midstate Athletic Conference (MAC) has announced its selections for the 2024 Girls’ Varsity Soccer All-Star Teams, highlighting outstanding talent from across the league. Top honors went to … more

In the world of deer hunting, food plots and baiting are two common methods used to attract deer, but they are fundamentally different in their purpose and legality. Understanding the distinction is … more