Confronting rising deer populations across much of the state, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed a series of regulatory changes aimed at increasing the harvest … more

ROSCOE — Organizers have postponed a planned cleanup of Junction Pool, a well-known fishing site, citing rain in the forecast, and have set a new date of March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. … more

Getting outdoors to fish can serve as a good remedy to combat some lingering winter blues before the warmer days are here to stay. Check out some tips below for late winter fishing opportunities. … more

While seeing dead fish along the edges of lakes and ponds can be cause for concern, fish die-offs are typical to see during this time of year. Dense snow on top of thick layers of ice dramatically … more

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, at 7 p.m., marking a move to a new venue at the 6th Ward Athletic Club, 22 West Broadway in Oneonta. … more

DEC recently announced the results of the fifth year of a pilot program that allows mentored 12- and 13-year-old hunters to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow. In 2021, New York state (NYS) … more

New Yorkers will be able to cast a line without a license on six days next year, as part of a long-running state effort to draw more residents outdoors and introduce newcomers to fishing. Gov. … more

The Dave Brandt Trout Unlimited chapter will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at a new venue, the 6th Ward Athletic Club, at 22 West Broadway in Oneonta. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and … more

Four inches of solid, clear ice is generally considered safe when accessing ice on foot. It’s not only good practice to check thickness before leaving shore, but also at multiple locations when on … more

With a stretch of continuous freezing temperatures, the ice fishing season is ramping up in New York. Anglers have opportunities to catch northern pike, yellow perch, pickerel, lake trout, crappie, … more

DEC and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission completed the Delaware Tailwaters Joint Trout Management Plan in 2025 to provide a structured approach for collaboration in monitoring and managing … more

Nominations for 2026 Fly Fishing Hall of Fame are now open but note: the process for nominations has changed slightly. Nominations should be emailed to HOFsubmittal@cffcm.com by April 15 to be … more