New York state’s fall hunting schedule begins in September, featuring the early openings for big game, migratory birds, and small game. Enjoying outdoor recreation during hunting season requires … more

A red-tailed hawk takes flight toward a tree overlooking a field as it searches for prey in the Red Kill Valley on July 29. more

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club offers monthly hikes, outings and meetings for people interested in exploring the outdoors. The chapter’s Tuesday morning hikes are … more

ARKVILLE - About 100 people attended the Catskill Water Discovery Center’s summer fundraiser Aug. 22, raising money to support the center’s annual operations, including the East Branch Nature … more

Fragments from lead bullets used for deer hunting can remain in field dressed deer gut piles (or carcasses) and are easily consumed by a wide variety of scavengers. These lead fragments can be deadly … more

The Catskill Mountain Club will offer a series of free, member-led hikes in the Catskill Mountains in late August and September. The 22-year-old nonprofit organizes hiking, paddling and biking … more

This year marks the 13th annual lighting event sponsored by the New York State Chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association (FFLA), and Friends of the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower are thrilled to be … more

Bramley Mountain Fire Tower’s second season is well underway and visitors and stewards alike are enjoying their time at the fire tower. The recently added peak and landmark identification signs … more

The bases were loaded with community spirit Saturday, Aug. 15, when about 30 players from New Kingston, Margaretville, Roxbury and Andes gathered for a friendly softball game in New Kingston. With … more

Are your beach, lake or pool outings typically accompanied by water wings, beach balls, inflatable lounge chairs, and floating pool toys? While these items are fun during sunny days, they’re made … more

For most birders, spring and fall migration is the peak of their annual birding. During migration, warblers light up the trees with color, shorebirds dot the beaches, and birds of prey soar … more

Calling all photographers, the 2026 Conservationist Photography Contest is open! Help inspire others by submitting your best photos highlighting New York State in three categories: wildlife, … more