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Only four months after releasing its bobcat management plan, the Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing changes to the state's hunting regulations.

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The Department of Environmental Conservation is dropping lime into Lyon Lake, in an attempt to bring brook trout back to the Adirondack area.

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The New York State Department of Health is saying "not yet" to the controversial process of hydrofracking, citing possible public health concerns.

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If you've been waiting for the special season to open for snow geese, you're in luck.

New emergency regulations from the Department of Environmental Conservation are allowing hunters to immediately begin taking the waterfowl until the season ends on April 15th.

Normally, the season would begin on March 11th, but DE

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Forestport, NY (WIBX) - New York continues to protect the Black River Valley Corridor, as it purchases another parcel of land in the Town of Forestport.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida County Legislature is urging the Governor to extend the 30-day public comment period regarding the controversial topic of high volume hydraulic fracturing, or as it’s commonly referred to as “hydrofracking.”

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Fishers are reminded to stay safe this winter by following the rules and using common sense before stepping out onto the ice.

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Hunters using a crossbow for big game hunting will soon lose that privilege, as the Department of Environmental Conservation says current provisions will expire at the end of December.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica has completed the first phase of its sewer compliance project.

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Private landowners may be eligible for incentives from the Department of Environmental Conservation, simply for maintaining grasslands.

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