This weekend, junior hunters have a chance to go turkey hunting before the season officially begins. There are a few rules and guidelines to follow to enjoy the weekend turkey hunting.
If you love to camp and you are procrastinator, there is good news for you. The DEC is now allowing those who want to camp but not commit, to make reservations up until the day before.
As the warmer weather approaches, the DEC warns that American black bear could be wandering out of its form of hibernation, looking to grab a quick, tasty meal on-the-go. Human food is one source for the hungry creature so be prepared to do the following as a way to prevent bears from wandering into your backyard, or worse, your home.
There is so much to do in the winter here in the Capital Region and beyond. Most of the activities are outdoors, and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning to be careful of where you are doing your outdoor activities this winter.
The weather is getting colder but if you've been putting off fishing this season, you have one day left where you can go out for free! No license required!
You think you're helping, until you realize you're getting unwanted attention that could be dangerous to you and those around you so Saratoga put a fine on it.
Since 1996, the Department of Environmental Conservation has conducted a survey and asked for the public's help to determine how many wild turkeys are in New York state. Here's how you can be a part of it.
We are all affected by the heat including fish. New York state officials are asking for fishermen to spare a certain kind of fish during the heat wave.
There is a beautiful bug that the DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) wants you to keep a lookout for. It could compromise New York state fruit trees and other vegetation.
If you like to go fishing in New York lakes with your whole family, there is good news. The Department of Environmental Conservation has stocked the lakes and are helping to make sure kids can fish whenever they want.