Joe Dibble of Bovina successfully harvested this pheasant on opening day of the 2024 hunting season in Bovina. Upland bird hunting season runs from Oct. 1 through the last day of February in … more

Observers were amazed to see the giant jig made by a contractor so the anchor bolts on the Bramley Mountain Fire Tower were positioned exactly right. Eighteen-inch holes were drilled into the bedrock … more

In autumn, leaves get less sun and the green chlorophyll that trees use to absorb energy from sunlight (photosynthesis) breaks down into simpler compounds, which are stored in twigs for the winter. … more

The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary overlooking Oneonta is the site of the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, one of New York state’s premier fall hawk watch locations. It is particularly … more

The Catskill Mountain Club, in partnership with the Catskill Center, the NY-NJ Trail Conference, the NYSDEC, and other organizations and individuals – invites you to explore the Catskill Park … more

It’s time to stock up on bird seed for the winter. The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) will accept bird seed preorders through Oct. 26 to raise funds required to support regional … 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

Youth Waterfowl New York offers youth waterfowl hunting days and Military waterfowl hunting days. Military season dates vary by zone, but the youth waterfowl dates in all upstate zones are the … more

Across New York State whitetail bucks have begun shedding the velvet that has covered their growing antlers, revealing the hardened antlers that they will use for sparring, sign marking, and … more

Enjoying New York state lands is for everyone. To that end, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched an Accessible Recreation Destinations Map designed to showcase … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) encourage New Yorkers to give back to the state lands and … more

Visit DEC’s harmful algal bloom notification map to view locations of freshwater HABs in New York state that were reported in the past two weeks. Click on a dot for more information, including … more