bury themselves in dens, under rocks, or below ponds or lakes for months during the cold months to survive, See Also: New York DEC...Once the Earth starts to warm up, snakes emerge, says the DEC.

reserved for hooligans on Halloween or Billy Corgan, but this year the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC...From the NYS DEC: Instead of haunting our landfills with pumpkins and other fall gourds, try composting!

The NYS DEC needs your help identifying him....This time the DEC is trying to use social media to their advantage. Have You Seen Him?

And if you ever happen to come across one of these big guys or gals, the DEC wants to know as part of an ongoing effort to monitor...They're also very protective of their calves, according to the DEC.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received tips in early March about a wildlife rehabilitator...When Environmental Conservation Officers and DEC Wildlife Biologists searched the home, they found five dead raccoons and a possum

Every year the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) releases their Bear Harvest report from the past...sources: harvest reports from hunters and physical examination information, provided by DEC staff and taxidermists.

"Checkmate" In New York County The DEC announced undercover ECOs, in coordination with the DEC Division of Law Enforcement’s Bureau...Fines are expected to cost "hundreds of dollars," according to the DEC.