iSeeMammals is a new citizen science project of the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University and DEC. It seeks to collect data to help researchers and DEC biologists study the distribution and size of the … Continue reading →
NYS DEC Lifeguard Qualifying Procedures Begin January 21, 2017 New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are invited to participate in free lifeguard qualifying procedures beginning January 21, 2017, the New York State Department of … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 01/05/2017 10:45 AM EST The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 01/05/2017 10:45 AM EST to anglers and hunters. Be aware of at … Continue reading →
Reminder to Hunters: Only Antlered Deer May be Taken during Muzzleloader Season in WMUs 6A, 6F, 6J, and 6N The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that the early muzzleloader season in … Continue reading →
Are you ready for the Youth Big Game Hunt? This weekend brings a new opportunity for junior hunters, as New York’s annual Youth Big Game Hunt on Columbus Day weekend has expanded to include bear as well as deer. On … Continue reading →
NORTH HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the completion of the State’s largest Adirondack land acquisition to the preserve in more than 100 years, with the purchase of the 20,758-acre Boreas Ponds Tract. The Tract is … Continue reading →
The state’s acquisition of 69,000 acres of timber lands in the heart of the Adirondacks reopens a perennial debate over the future of New York’s rich wilderness: what “forever wild” really means. For decades, advocates for hikers, bicyclists, anglers and … Continue reading →
Grants to Support Recreation, Economic Growth and Environmental Protection Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $400,000 in smart growth grant awards for six Adirondack Park communities. The Governor announced these Environmental Protection Fund-supported grants to Adirondack municipalities and not-for-profit … Continue reading →
Spring trout stocking begins in March and runs through May. Spring trout stocking begins in March and runs through May. These listings reflect the anticipated distribution of yearling and older trout for the spring fishing season. Actual numbers and stocking … Continue reading →
DEC Releases Fisher Management Plan The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sent this bulletin on 01/07/2016 12:25 PM EST Final plan reflects changes based on trappers’ input and biological data, will guide fisher management for the next 10 … Continue reading →
ELIZABETHTOWN — Until Tuesday’s snowfall, municipalities across the region had been rejoicing over a mild winter that had their left their stockpiles of sand and salt, normally a precious commodity, largely untouched. Despite the spring-like climes, lawmakers have reminded the … Continue reading →
