The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held its annual State of Lake Erie public meeting on April 23 at Woodlawn Beach State Park and it was filled with pertinent information about the fishery
150 years ago, the American chestnut tree was one of the most important food sources in the woods for wildlife in much of the United States.
Chestnuts were the most abundant hardwood tree in
Turkey hunters chasing spring gobblers can once again help the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation track the distribution and abundance of ruffed grouse.
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the May 15, 2026 edition of New York Outdoor News.
I’ve mentioned a number of times how much social media has blown up over DEC’s recent deer management proposals that the agency hopes will encourage hunters to take more antlerless deer.
Tick season is off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country, including the Northeast.
Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad
Thus far into the spring turkey season, New York hunters and turkeys alike have been dealing with colder-than-average temperatures, and in some cases, wet weather.
The cooler spring pattern, which has plagued anglers as
New York’s Great Lakes are a celebration of all things sport fishing in the Empire State.
Our shared waters involving Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are dynamic, diverse and rich in its natural resources.
What some are labeling a “back door lead ammo ban” has begun to make its way though the state legislature.
If passed, Bill A10352/S9473, known as the “lead-free game donation act,” would prohibit
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