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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.

New York is home to countless great fishing spots, but Lake Champlain stands out as a top destination. Stretching 120 miles and teeming with over 80 fish species, it’s been recognized as one of the best fishing lakes in the country for 2025.

Two new fishing records have been set in New York this May, marking an exciting month for anglers statewide. Dylan Kampnich landed a massive 37-pound channel catfish in Black River Bay, breaking a three-year-old record by almost two pounds. Just 10 days later, Alex Pidhorodeckyj caught a record-breaking fallfish from the St. Lawrence River, surpassing a 16-year-old record by nearly half a pound.

Picture this: a black bear casually sauntering through a driveway in North Utica. Just another day in the neighborhood, right?

A fourth-generation dairy farm in Central New York is facing heartbreaking challenges after a devastating disease outbreak swept through their barn, killing nearly half of their beloved cows.