This week the importance of protecting pollinators is recognized. Insects like bees, butterflies, wasps, beetles, flies, and even some birds and small mammals such as bats and honey possums, who … more

On Monday, June 17, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requested a release from the 2017 FFMP Thermal Mitigation Bank due to the forecast of sunny and unusually warm conditions. … more

DELHI- Registration is open for golfers to play in the 59th annual Delaware County Men’s Amateur Golf Championship. The tournament will be held July 12 – 14, at The College Golf Course at … more

Giant hogweed plants are beginning to bloom across many parts of the state, making it a prime time to spot this harmful invasive species. Giant hogweed is a large, flowering plant from Eurasia with … more

Summer fly fishing is what every angler dreams of. The summer sun warms the waters so you can even sometimes forget your waders and enjoy the cool temps of the river by “wet-wading.” … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a regulatory proposal that would enable License Issuing Agents and Officers (LIAs) to charge a nominal printing fee to recover … more

BELLPORT - Deposit-Hancock Eagles varsity softball defeated Friendship/Scio 8-2, Friday, June 7, and advanced to the Class-D state championship. The Eagles’ Addison Makowski struck out 13 … more

The open season for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass begins June 15 and extends through Nov. 30. Not only are there plentiful waters to fish for them, but many provide outstanding opportunities to … more

If you’re heading out to get away from it all, chances are good you’re heading into bear country. There are lots of simple steps you can take to discourage bears from getting into your … more

Calling all butterfly fans! Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society board member Chris DeCesare will lead a field trip to view butterflies in the fields and gardens of Landis Arboretum Saturday, July 13, … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has launched the 2024 ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through … more

Scientific Name : Micropterus salmoides Nicknames : bucket mouth, melon head, hawg State Record: 11 lbs. 4 oz., Buckhorn Lake (Otsego County), Sept. 11, 1987 Identification: Dark band … more