ONEONTA — The Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at The Plains Senior Living Center, 163 Heritage Place. The gathering, open to the … more

As New York marks its annual Compost Awareness Week, state environmental officials are encouraging residents to embrace composting—at home, in communities, and through commercial … more

On Thursday, May 1, opening day of spring turkey season, Joe Dibble of Bovina bagged this double-bearded turkey, hunting in the town of Harpersfield. more

Susquehanna Chapter of ADK - Adirondack Mountain Club - which covers Otsego, Delaware and Chenango counties, has released its May hiking and meeting events. Hike participants must have a level of … more

New York anglers: May 1 is the day when the state’s popular coolwater fishing season opens for walleye, northern pike, pickerel and tiger muskellunge. The season marks a prime opportunity for … more

Join us May 3 at 10 a.m. for “Birding Life Lessons For All,” presented by Jeff Train at Woodchuck Lodge, 1633 Burroughs Memorial Road, Roxbury, at 10 a.m.   Train is founder of … more

Spring turkey season opens May 1 in all counties except New York City and Nassau County. Hunters must have a turkey hunting permit in addition to their hunting license. If you still need to take … more

Joseph Schmitz of Afton landed this impressive 30-inch, 8-pound brown trout on April 25, after a thrilling fight on the water. Schmitz, who lost two other fish one of which straightened his hook, … more

Twelve-year-old Lydia Vitarius of Bloomville scored her first turkey during the 2025 Spring Youth Hunt — a 15-pound bird with a 4-inch beard and ¼-inch spurs — all before 6:30 a.m. … more

After a spirited battle on the waters of Afton, Joseph Schmitz landed an 18.5-inch, 3 1/2-pound perch on April 25 — the largest of his 55-year fishing career. “It was a great … more

Turkey hunters in pursuit of an evasive gobbler can help DEC monitor ruffed grouse populations in New York. During the spring breeding season, male grouse can be heard “drumming,” beating … more

DEC wants your help to better understand the turkey population age structure. Successful turkey hunters will be asked at https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting/report-your-harvest to submit … more