Bright, beautiful, and beneficial to native insect and wildlife, the fruits of winterberry (Ilex verticillate) are an early harbinger of winter. A member of the holly family, winterberry drops its … more

Are you a new waterfowl hunter looking for public land to scout? Or a seasoned waterfowl hunter thinking of finding a new place to spend the second split? Try exploring DEC’s new “Places to Hunt … more

For those inclined to greet the new year outdoors, the Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club is offering a January schedule that blends gentle winter hikes with community gatherings, … more

Even though deer hunting seasons have ended in much of the Northern Zone, there are still many opportunities to fill your deer tags (especially antlerless deer tags) through special and extended … more

Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) have characteristic red fur, black “stockings” on their legs, and bushy, white-tipped tails (although their coats have some color variation). Males are generally larger … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that late bow and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons will reopen throughout most of New York’s Southern Zone from Dec. 26 … more

For many birdwatchers in New York, this is an exciting time of year—backyard bird feeders can go back up! To avoid conflicts with bears, DEC highly recommends only feeding birds when bears are … more

Small game seasons—including pheasant season—are still open throughout many areas of the state, providing a great opportunity to keep enjoying the outdoors and go hunting. Pheasant stocking is … more

DAVENPORT - South Kortright/Andes delivered a composed defensive effort and timely shooting Wednesday, Dec. 17, earning a 51–35 Delaware League road victory over Charlotte Valley in a boys varsity … more

UHS Delaware Valley Hospital (DVH) proudly announced Jocelyn Moody as the recipient of the 2025 Sally Dean Award, the hospital’s most prestigious honor recognizing exceptional dedication and … more

DOWNSVILLE — A balanced scoring effort and a strong second-half push lifted Walton/Downsville to a 66–39 victory over Bainbridge-Guilford in boys varsity basketball Midstate Athletic Conference … more

DOWNSVILLE - In January, the lights will dim in the auditorium at Downsville Central School, and a group of fifth- and sixth-grade students (and a couple of seventh graders too!) will step into a … more