Preparing and packing essential items for your trip in the woods is incredibly important to keep yourself safe. But what should you do if, despite your best efforts, you become lost or injured while … more

May welcomes many migrating animals back to New York State from their wintering grounds, including the familiar monarch butterfly. These amazing insects migrate all the way to Mexico and spend the … more

The regular spring turkey season opens May 1, in all counties north of Bronx-Westchester County boundary, and Suffolk County on Long Island. Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to … more

Throughout the spring turkey season hunters can record the number of ruffed grouse they hear drumming while afield. These data help DEC track the distribution and abundance of this charismatic game … more

On Arbor Day, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $46 million in new funding through its Advancing Forest Markets grant program, aimed at strengthening the state’s … more

LIVINGSTON MANOR — The mayflies are back, and with them the first sustained rise of trout across Catskill waters — a familiar signal that the region’s fly-fishing season is fully underway. … more

Spring has arrived, bringing in longer days, warmer air, and a noticeable increase in wildlife activity. As nature reawakens, people are far more likely to encounter animals in their neighborhoods, … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend be April 25-26. The youth turkey hunt for junior … more

Give back to the lands you love. I Love My Park Day is Saturday, May 2 at locations across New York state. Join thousands of volunteers in caring for our public lands, state parks, historic sites, … more

Adventuring in a group can bring added excitement to any outdoor activity. If you’re hiking, wildlife watching, or otherwise getting outside this spring, going with a group can add an additional … more

As the Catskill high peaks shake off winter, the Catskill Mountain Club is preparing a new slate of guided hikes, continuing a two-decade tradition of volunteer-led outings across the region’s … more

With spring settling across the Susquehanna Valley, the Adirondack Mountain Club Susquehanna Chapter invites residents to step outdoors, offering a May calendar that blends guided hikes with … more