New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced another year of safe hunting. Hunting remains one of the most popular forms of wildlife-related recreation in the state … more

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

In celebration of World Water Day on March 22, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a sweeping plan to address one of the most challenging water quality issues … more

The Catskill Mountain Club is a 22 year old, grass roots, non-profit, offering free, member lead hiking, paddling and biking adventures throughout the Catskill Mountains. The Club also advocates for … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that hunters harvested an estimated 1,759 black bears during the 2025-26 hunting seasons. According to DEC’s tracking of the … more

The Adirondack (ADK) Susquehanna chapter is expanding its popular Saturday hiking program after a successful inaugural year in 2025. Designed for experienced hikers seeking longer, more physically … more

The Catskill Mountain Club, a 22-year-old nonprofit dedicated to promoting non-motorized recreation, has released its schedule of member-led hikes for March and April 2026. The organization, which … 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

Annual Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the annual statewide ban prohibiting … more

SYRACUSE - The Delaware Academy girls varsity basketball team is headed to the state semifinals after a hard-fought 58–48 victory over West Canada Valley in the New York State Class C Regional … 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