Is It Legal to Fish With Your Bare Hands in New York?
Maybe fishing poles are too high tech for you. Maybe you're stranded on a desert island. Maybe you're a bear.
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DEC Urging New Yorkers to Steer Clear of "Distressed" Marine Life
You think it's easy living in the water 24/7? Think again.
New York DEC Offering Gift Cards for Your Opinion on Park Signage
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is asking for the public's help on ways to improve its signage on public land.
Who Knew? This Is Happens When You Shoot an Osprey in New York
What happens when you shoot a protected bird species, Osprey, in New York State? One person just found out.
Did This New York Trail Cam Pick Up Footage of a Mountain Lion?
The New York State DEC has been contacted by several concerned residents in Western New York who say a mountain lion has been on the prowl.
Fawn at CNY High School, Mowed Over Rabbits & Cat in Cup Rescued
An abandoned baby deer was discovered at a school in Oneida County. The fawn was curled up in a corner of the courtyard area at Adirondack High School in Boonville.
Boat Inspections Will Now Be Mandatory in New York
Boat inspections are now mandatory in the Adirondacks.
Watertown Man Snags Enormous Record-Breaking Catfish in a Kayak
Holy mackerel! Or in this case... holy catfish!
NY Forest Rangers Test In Swift Waters Of West Canada Creek
With rapid conditions in that creek, it was perfect for their training. See exactly what they did.
Loose Moose Roaming Streets For Weeks Back in Adirondacks
A young moose is back where she belongs, in the wilds of the Adirondacks, after wandering New York streets for weeks before getting trapped in someone's backyard.