New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

New York hunters and trappers now have a new way to show off a successful season, and it’s coming straight from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Bears are waking up across New York, and encounters are on the rise. Find out where they’re most active and how to avoid them safely.

Yes, there are seals in New York State!

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

This summer's was a dream for sun lovers, but the warm weather comes with a serious catch — drought conditions are creeping in across the state this fall.

A cliff jumper's thrill turned into a real-life emergency. The hero of the hour? An off-duty ranger who jumped into action—literally.

The black bear that attacked a 63-year-old man earlier this month in Upstate New York has been euthanized.

A fishing trip turned into an amazing rescue mission for a couple of boys and their fathers recently near the Mohawk River in Upstate New York.

Help New York state track wildlife in the Hudson Valley with a new program.

Recent storms have damaged parts of the Adirondack trail system, prompting closures and detours. Hikers are advised to avoid affected areas, check the DEC website for updates, and be cautious on muddy or unstable paths.