Hunting has always been the backbone of wildlife conservation, but we are seeing a troubling trend in New York: participation in small game hunting (like squirrel, rabbit, and pheasant) is declining … more

HANCOCK - As summer settles into the Upper Delaware River (UDR) watershed, anglers and conservationists alike begin paying closer attention to one critical factor: water temperature. While warm sunny … more

New York state will provide free First-Time Camper weekends throughout the summer. New Yorkers that have never camped before will have the opportunity to see if they enjoy the great outdoors before … more

A chipmunk makes an unusual swim across the Little Delaware River in Delhi Tuesday, June 9 - a brief but determined crossing. more

As the weather turns to summer, now is the perfect time to work on the 2026 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge. The Catskills Fire Tower Challenge encourages experienced hikers to visit several of the … more

New York State is home to world class fishing for a wide variety of sportfish within more than 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, and hundreds of miles of coastline. You can … more

DEC launches the inaugural Hunter Achievement Awards (HAA) in preparation for the spring turkey season. HAA recognize hunters and trappers who legally harvest game species, acknowledging their … more

HAMDEN - While the snow may be long gone from Delaware County, the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club proved that their commitment to the community runs deep all year round. On Saturday, June … more

NEW YORK — From forests and fields to lakes and backyard gardens, New Yorkers are being encouraged to take a closer look at the invasive species that threaten the state’s natural resources during … more

The Catskill Mountain Club will kick off June with a series of guided hikes across some of the region’s most rugged mountain terrain and scenic backcountry destinations. The volunteer-led … more

ONEONTA — The local chapter of Trout Unlimited will host a presentation Monday, June 8, examining how hundreds of road culverts across Otsego County affect the movement of fish and the health of … more

The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites fathers to bring their children and go fishing this Father’s Day, June 21 for the Annual Free Fishing Day at Hodges Pond in Neahwa Park, Oneonta. … more