As a reminder for hunters, trappers, and anglers, by Aug. 1, the paper used for sporting licenses and carcass tags will change from special stock (Valeron) to plain paper. This change will modernize … more

Every year the last full weekend in June is designated as “Free Fishing Days” in New York. This means anyone can fish the freshwater lakes, rivers, streams and ponds without a fishing … more

This week the importance of protecting pollinators is recognized. Insects like bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles, flies, and even some birds and small mammals such as bats and honey possums, who … more

On Monday, June 17, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requested a release from the 2017 FFMP Thermal Mitigation Bank due to the forecast of sunny and unusually warm conditions. … more

Giant hogweed plants are beginning to bloom across many parts of the state, making it a prime time to spot this harmful invasive species. Giant hogweed is a large, flowering plant from Eurasia with … more

The open season for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass begins June 15 and extends through Nov. 30. Not only are there plentiful waters to fish for them, but many provide outstanding opportunities to … more

If you’re heading out to get away from it all, chances are good you’re heading into bear country. There are lots of simple steps you can take to discourage bears from getting into your … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched the 2024 ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through … more

Scientific Name : Micropterus salmoides Nicknames : bucket mouth, melon head, hawg State Record: 11 lbs. 4 oz., Buckhorn Lake (Otsego County), Sept. 11, 1987 Identification: Dark band … more

Wild Saturdays is a series of free programming offered once a month from May to October each year at Woodchuck Lodge, 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury, the summer home of John Burroughs. … more

Women across the mid-Atlantic region who own, care for, or are interested in learning more about forestland are invited to apply now to attend the Women and Their Woods Educational Retreat Sept. … more

Bats are widely misunderstood. They are not blind and they are not rodents. In fact, most bats see very well and are more closely related to primates and humans than they are to mice or rats. … more