Types Fires Allowed During The Burn Ban In New York
The Annual New York State Burn Ban goes into effect as of March 16, 2023, but there are a few types of fires excluded from the ban.
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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.
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.
NY Hunter Caught Baiting Black Bear! Want to Guess What He Used?
Baiting black bear in New York State is illegal. This is what happens when you are caught
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.
Get Outdoors And Get Together Events Planned In 21 New York State Parks
"By encouraging people from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in these fun, accessible outdoor activities together, New York State is creating a model of inclusivity for the rest of the nation to follow.”
Watertown Man Snags Enormous Record-Breaking Catfish in a Kayak
Holy mackerel! Or in this case... holy catfish!