New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced ice fishing creel surveys will be conducted for a second year on the New York waters of Lake Champlain from January through March 2022. The ice fishing … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the amendment of the Kildare Conservation Easement and the Five Mile Conservation Easement Recreation Management Plans (RMPs) to include new opportunities for public access to recreation in the Adirondack … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the release of a proposal to clarify and simplify sportfishing regulations based on public feedback and DEC fisheries manager reviews of rules associated with the management of the State’s fisheries. The … Continue reading →
Online registration for DEC’s 2022 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 1 p.m. To celebrate 75 years, DEC’s Summer Camps program will host a series of events and share mementos, including retro logos incorporated into camper … Continue reading →
Updated 11/26/21 DEC Releases Final Recreation Management Plan for Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement (11/26) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Flatrock Mountain Conservation Easement. The Flatrock Mountain Conservation … Continue reading →
On Oct. 19 New York Outdoor News editor and ADKhunter.com web author Dan Ladd hosted NYODN’s first Facebook Live session. We couldn’t have asked for a better inaugural guest than Todd Mead, who offer a ton of advice and strategies … Continue reading →
Streams only, not ponds New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded anglers that the State’s new catch-and-release trout stream season begins on Oct. 16, expanding recreational opportunities. The new catch-and-release trout stream season is a … Continue reading →
NOTICE: DEC has temporarily closed Gulf Brook Road to pedestrians (hunters, hikers, bikes, horses, etc..) while culvert repair work is underway. Road work was expected to start Friday, Sept. 24, and will be completed by the end of November 2021.Once … Continue reading →
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of a section of Gooley Club Road in Indian Lake to allow for the safe removal of the old Gooley Club House. The road is scheduled … Continue reading →
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that DEC has adopted new rules for deer and bear hunting in New York. Rule changes include extending hunting hours and dress code requirements when afield to … Continue reading →
