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The New York State DEC is inviting photographers to submit images for its Conservationist Magazine photo contest, showcasing wildlife, landscapes, and outdoor beauty from across the state.

New York hunters and trappers now have a new way to show off a successful season, and it’s coming straight from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Bears are waking up across New York, and encounters are on the rise. Find out where they’re most active and how to avoid them safely.

If you fish in New York, pay attention. The NYSDEC is proposing earlier season closures, new Lake Ontario limits, and eliminating some special regulations.

Recent storms have damaged parts of the Adirondack trail system, prompting closures and detours. Hikers are advised to avoid affected areas, check the DEC website for updates, and be cautious on muddy or unstable paths.

Fawns, baby birds, and so many other offspring are coming to life during the spring season.

The DEC is looking to update New York’s hunting rules with digital tagging, quicker reporting, youth tag replacements, and changes to the DMAP program.

Goodman Mountain trail near Tupper Lake is temporarily closed after a bull moose was spotted in the area. The DEC says the closure is for public safety and to avoid disturbing the animal. Hikers are urged to choose another trail until further notice.

The app that provides an easy way to display fishing licenses, privileges, plus view important hunting and fishing-related information.

A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life. A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life. A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life.