Summertime Blues: For a deer hunter, summer can be the toughest time of the entire year. Especially if you’re one that doesn’t particularly like hot weather. But, it comes with the territory of living in the North Country where cooler climates can sometimes … Continue reading →
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Transportation (DOT) are seeking public review and comment on a Draft Scoping Document to determine the future use of the Remsen to Lake Placid Travel Corridor. The draft scoping … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging anglers this summer fishing season to follow a few simple steps when planning trout and salmon fishing trips. This past spring, trout living in streams benefited from abundant rainfall … Continue reading →
Examinations for New Yorkers seeking a license to practice the sport of falconry, become a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, the New … Continue reading →
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of construction of the new Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area in the Adirondacks. The new public campground, on the site of the former Frontier Town theme park in the town … Continue reading →
The final Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Management Plan outlining plans to improve opportunities for outdoor recreation on the lands and waters in the northern Adirondacks was recently issued, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the opening of the Wolf Pond Trail and the Wolf Pond Lean-to in the central Adirondack town of North Hudson in Essex County. This project is part of the … Continue reading →
This summer anglers will have a chance to compete for over $40,000 in cash and prizes, including the Batavia Downs $10,000 Cash Grand Prize that will be given to one of the 12 first place finishers in this summer’s events!! … Continue reading →
Registration for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) 26th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop opened Monday, June 17, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The BOW workshop will be held from Sept. 13-15, 2019, at the … Continue reading →
Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) statewide photo contest for women hunters, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the second phase of the “WomenHuntFishNY” contest to celebrate women anglers in the state. The … Continue reading →