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New DEC rules aim to encourage hunters to harvest more antlerless deer. More deer harvested = healthier herds, safer roads, and thriving forests.

Here's why social media, and even Elon Musk, are outraged over the death of a New York squirrel named Peanut.

Black bears are on the move in Central New York, and one local homeowner just got the shock of her life.

Changes to recreational fishing regulations could soon be coming in New York.

Three dead mammals have washed up on separate New York beaches. One was a dolphin. The others were whales, a humpback, and a minke.

Salmon are some of the best fresh water gamefish in the world. If you have ever had a 25-pound Chinook Salmon ripping line from your reel, you would know why they boast that reputation.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is asking for the public's help on ways to improve its signage on public land.

The hunt is on for sharks along the New York coastline. Patrols are being stepped up during the busy summer beach season after a string of sightings and a few scary encounters.

A momma bear and her three baby cubs had to be euthanized in the Adirondacks after breaking into a camp in Old Forge, New York.

Hiking can be, and should be, an adventure. However, most don't want it to be a dangerous activity. Deadly snakes can add some anxiety for the every day hiker. In the New York, certain venomous snake sightings are on the rare side, maybe until this year.