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Utica, NY (WIBX) - It's that time again...Time to register your youngsters and teens for summer camp. 

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents of a state ban on brush burning, starting this week.

From March 16th until May 14th, residential brush burning is prohibited because of a higher risk of wildfires developing

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, last year's hunting season tied 2009 for the safest year on record.

Officials with the group say in all of 2011's hunting seasons, 26 personal injury hunting-related accidents were reported

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Albany, NY (WIBX) - Residents of New York State are encouraged to voice their opinions regarding a new bobcat management plan proposed by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

According to the DEC, the plan provides for sustainable use and enjoyment of bobcat by the public, while maintaining "viable population levels" throughout the state

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - Winter recreation activities may be on hold for some due to the lack of snow in the region, but DEC officials say animals who depend on the white stuff for camouflage are feeling the pinch too.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - Department of Environmental Conservation officials say they plan to oversee any proposed construction project for the former Bossert Manufacturing site in Utica.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding hunters to be safe while hunting this season.

According to officials with the group, hunters wearing orange are seven times less likely to be injured than those who don't

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Dansville, NY (WIBX) - One of four public hearings on Hydrofracking in upstate New York is taking place in Dansville today.

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The New York State Department of Enviornmental Conservation has extended the deadline for Oneida County to make mandated repairs to the Sauquoit Creek sewer line.

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Oneida County, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation is conducting tests on deer in Oneida County for Chronic Wasting Disease.

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