Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a fatal virus that affects rabbits and hares. A new strain, RHDV2, was identified in 2010. In 2020, RHDV2 jumped to wild rabbits and hares in the southwestern … more

If you’re outside and suddenly see darkening skies, increasing wind, or a drop in temperature, be aware that a thunderstorm may be looming. Thunderstorms are most common in the spring and … more

Four of the Catskill Region’s six New York City Water Supply reservoirs - Cannonsville, Neversink, Pepacton and Schoharie – are open to non-motorized recreational boating. A quiet paddle … more

Catskill Mountain Club Directors John Sandman and Rick Roberts, president, recently led a group of SUNY Delhi students on a trail maintenance trip to a section of the Finger Lakes Trail near the Rock … more

New York is home to both black crappie and white crappie, although black crappie are the predominant species throughout the state. Shortly after ice out crappie congregate in schools in shallower … more

Now is a perfect time to take a few hours to visit your favorite fishing stream and spend some quality time with Mother Nature. Here are some ideas to consider the next time you wet a line: If there … more

During the 2023-24 hunting seasons hunters in New York harvested an estimated 209,781 deer. The 2023-24 deer harvest included more than twice as many older bucks - bucks two-and-a-half years old or … more

ROSCOE - Three contributors to the art and sport of fly fishing were honored at the 2024 Catskill Legends annual dinner and fundraiser, Saturday, May 11. The event honors individuals who have … more

Want to get away from it all? Primitive (or backcountry) camping may be for you. Primitive camping involves camping in a tent or lean-to deep in the woods, away from the hustle and bustle of … more

The seventh annual Beard Buster Turkey contest sponsored by the East Meredith Fish and Game Club May 4 and 5, was well attended with 91 entries. Approximately $2,500 was raised at the event and will … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will host a five-day intensive outdoor and environmental education training June 10 - 14 in Oneonta for college students who are working in summer camp programs … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society invites local community members to join them in one or more of their upcoming birdwatching field trips this spring. Birders with all levels of experience can attend to … more