The following statewide fishing seasons close on October 15: • Brook Trout in Lakes and Ponds • Lake Trout • Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Splake in Inland … more

Three cases of tularemia have been diagnosed in beavers this year – one in Cattaraugus County in August and two in Chautauqua County in April. Tularemia is rare in New York. Prior to this year, … more

The Susquehanna Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) has monthly outings and meetings. October: • Andes Rail Tail Hike, Tuesday, Oct. 14; hike leader is Tom Austin: … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that small game hunting and furbearer trapping seasons for the 2025–26 license year are now open or will open soon … more

Electronic Tagging Hunters now have the choice to obtain a paper license and tags or use the HuntFishNY mobile app as electronic proof of licensure and possession of tags for deer, bear, or … more

October 1 marked the start of National Firewood Month, an annual campaign to spread awareness about the importance of using local or heat-treated firewood. Invasive pests like emerald ash borer, … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that bowhunting seasons for deer in the Northern Zone began Sept. 27. In the Southern Zone, bowhunting seasons for deer and bear … more

The Catskill Mountain Club is a 21 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

Each fall, migrating birds can be seen flying south to their wintering grounds. This is the ideal time of year for New York residents and visitors to head to Bird Conservation Areas across the state … more

Held each October, the Lark in the Park celebrates the Catskill Park with a series of hosted outdoor events across the region. The State of New York established the Catskill Park in 1904. The area … more

Coinciding with National Hunting & Fishing Day on Sept. 27,   will also be a Free Fishing Day in New York. That means anyone can freshwater fish without a fishing license. What better way to … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton urges all New Yorkers to exercise extra caution before any outdoor burning. Current warm and dry conditions … more