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Attention hikers & campers! Bear canisters are now required in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness starting April 1. Don’t risk losing your food (or backpack) to curious bears.

Hummingbirds are on their way to Central New York! Learn the expected arrival times, how to prepare feeders, and tips for spotting them this spring.

Tick season in New York is shaping up to be one of the worst in years. Early, long, and active, with rising disease risks. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.

New DEC rules aim to encourage hunters to harvest more antlerless deer. More deer harvested = healthier herds, safer roads, and thriving forests.

A moose stranded on an icy road struggles for survival, but a quick-thinking man named Eric helps her to safety. This viral video shows the incredible moment the moose finally regains her footing.

If you fish in New York, pay attention. The NYSDEC is proposing earlier season closures, new Lake Ontario limits, and eliminating some special regulations.

The Farmers’ Almanac, a trusted source for weather forecasts and seasonal wisdom for 208 years, has been saved by new ownership after plans to end publication in 2026.

A New York State Trooper rescued an injured barred owl from I-81 in Oswego County, highlighting the growing risks wildlife face near busy roadways.

The Root Farm in Sauquoit is bringing back Snow Moon snowshoe hikes this February.

Snowmobile trails in New York are starting to open, but not everywhere. Riders are urged to check the trail map.