new york state department of environmental conservation

Black bass season is about to begin in New York State for large and smallmouth bass.

‘Clean. Drain. Dry.' What exactly does that mean?

Thousands of turtles are killed each year by unsuspecting drivers when turtles cross roads to find nesting areas.

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

The NYS DEC operates 51 campgrounds in the Catskill and Adirondack regions.

Black bears have depleted fat reserves at this time of the year, and are looking for food that can be obtained easily.

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

Spring stocking includes almost 1.9 million catchable-size brook, brown, and rainbow trout.

Sometimes their daily routine is just an ordinary day, but there are many times when their job is so much more than just ordinary.

Beware! Bears will soon be the move and New Yorkers are encountering them more than ever before.