DEC

Seeing a bear in the Adirondack or the Catskill Mountains is normal. Seeing one in your neighborhood is rare but it does happen. And it seems to be happening a lot this year in Central New York.

It took a Conservation Officer ten days to track down a bear with a bird feeder stuck on its head.

While most of us were grilling and chilling on the Fourth of July, New York Forest Rangers, assistants, climbers and a helicopter were needed to rescue an injured hiker near Lake Placid.
Wilderness rescues aren't uncommon in the world of New York Forest Rangers. A t...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has rescued a newborn baby fawn, from a person who was keeping it tied up.

Bears in the Adirondack mountains are common, but they do sometimes wander into neighborhoods looking for food. One was spotted in Clinton and another in Rome.

Earn points for every dollar you spend on camping, golfing, pavilion, gazebo, and dock rentals.

Ick. Tent worms have invaded Verona Beach. They are squirming and wiggling around on everything in sight, including sidewalks, cars, floating on the water, and unfortunately eating their way through the vegetation.

A bald eagle was successfully rescued and taken to a wildlife rehab center after being accidentally hit by a car on Interstate-88.

An early deer season could start on the second Saturday of September in portions of New York.

Get ready to connect with nature with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) throughout the Adirondacks and beyond. You will learn fun ways to enjoy the beauty of our area with "Outdoors Day". These outdoor recreation activities are usually held for only one day but this year n…