cny outdoors

A new documentary shines a light on the untold struggles of U.S. dairy farmers, from rising costs and corporate pressures to the daily challenges of keeping their farms alive.

Terri DeNitto of Marcy, NY, was honored with the Industry Legend Award at the Women in Agriculture Awards during the Great New York State Fair.

New York hunters can now use crossbows during bow season with a Bow Hunter Education Certificate and Archery Privilege, thanks to updated 2025 legislation.

John Sodaro hooked a massive Northern Pike near the boat launch at Delta Lake State Park — the largest summer catch recorded there.

Benjamin Ferguson from Lowville caught a new New York State record brook trout in the Adirondacks, measuring 22 inches and over six pounds.

A bear was caught on camera outside Nelson Creamery in Cazenovia making multiple attempts to break into a dumpster. After spooking itself several times, it gave up and ran off. The bear was later seen wandering near Route 20.

The DEC is looking to update New York’s hunting rules with digital tagging, quicker reporting, youth tag replacements, and changes to the DMAP program.

A rare fisher sighting in a New Hartford backyard has people talking. Often called “fisher cats,” these wild, weasel-like creatures are shy, elusive, and typically hard to spot—until one ran right through Mallory Faro’s yard chasing a squirrel.

Talk about backyard drama! A wild turkey mating session was caught on camera in an Upstate New York yard, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen. The 3-minute video, captured from a garage about 100 feet away, shows a tom turkey aggressively pursuing a hen—stomping, shifting, and locking into position. It’s a rare and intense glimpse into turkey mating behavior, and it's all happening right in the suburbs.

A bobcat was seen wandering through a Central New York yard, surprising residents and prompting a reminder from wildlife officials about staying safe around native animals.