The annual Dinner Banquet honoring the 2025 Catskill Legends will be held May 31 at the Rockland House, 159 Rockland Road, Roscoe, offering an evening of celebration, fine dining, and spirited … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that hunters in New York harvested an estimated 1,685 bears during the 2024 hunting seasons. The 2024 bear harvest was … more

Coyote hunting in New York’s Southern Zone, encompassing Delaware County, is a significant activity for both wildlife management and outdoor recreation. The New York State Department of … more

Mark your calendars for this year’s six free fishing days. • Feb. 15-16 (Presidents’ Day Weekend) • June 28-29 • Sept. 27 (National Hunting and Fishing Day) … more

Scientific Name: Perca flavescens Nicknames: Perch, Common perch Current State Record : 3 lbs. 8 oz., Lake Erie, Erie County, April 28, 1982 Identification: Yellow body with six to … more

The effects of other anglers’ actions can often be more apparent during the ice fishing season. To minimize your impacts on others and ensure an enjoyable day on the ice, keep the following … 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

Summer fly fishing is what every angler dreams of. The summer sun warms the waters so you can even sometimes forget your waders and enjoy the cool temps of the river by “wet-wading.” … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a regulatory proposal that would enable License Issuing Agents and Officers (LIAs) to charge a nominal printing fee to recover … more

We may not have had much snow for the holidays, but now we’re back in winter wonderland mode. And that means being dressed for the occasion when you hit the trails. You might know by now … more