New York Mixed Bag: DEC seeking staff for summer youth camps
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking staff for the Summer Camps Program at four locations across New York.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking staff for the Summer Camps Program at four locations across New York.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 4, 2025, edition of New York Outdoor News.

After a year with interim DEC Commissioner Sean Mahar at the helm following Basil Seggos’ resignation, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently nominated Amanda Lefton to lead the agency. It is assumed the legislature will

A 50th anniversary of anything is a big deal, and it was just that when the New York state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated 50 years of existence.
The event was

The 15th annual New York National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament was held March 14 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. There, 558 students from 39 schools took part in the

April 1 is the annual deadline for the New York State budget. It’s not unusual for the process to extend beyond that deadline and once the budget has been passed the state legislature will turn

Trout opener nears as anglers await April 1. Here’s a look at the New York fishing report on March 27, 2025.

Von Ryan’s Express was a 1965 World War II adventure film starring Frank Sinatra. He played Colonel Joseph Ryan, and I was captivated by the film for several reasons.
One, it was the first

With trout fishing and turkey hunting seasons on the horizon, New York Outdoor News Editor Dan Ladd takes some time to discuss the numerous opportunities available for beginners in both pursuits. First, it’s talk on
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