4 Fires that Don’t Fall Under the New York State Burn Ban
The Annual New York State Burn Ban goes into effect as of March 14, 2022, but there are a few types of fires excluded from the ban.
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How Can You Get a Lifetime Fishing License For New York State
Did you have any idea that you can buy one fishing license for the rest of your life in New York State? How to go about it and are their any other 'lifetime licenses' that you don't know about ?
Oh, Deer! 1/5 of NY Deer May Have COVID, 1st Case Found in Lynx
The first case of COVID in a Canadian lynx has been discovered in the United States and the NYS DEC says eighteen percent of deer tested have COVID antibodies.
Can You Sell or Donate Your Deer Meat in New York State?
No Deer meat needs to go to waste. New York State has a venison donation program that helps feed food-insecure families in our community.
How New York Students Can Join The Conservation Association?
Looking for a way to give back, work outdoors and help people? Sounds like a daunting task, but there is a way to do all of it.
5 Very Important Facts About the Homeowner Archrival, the Hudson Valley Woodchuck
Hudson Valley woodchucks can be cute until they are chewing on your house, digging holes in the yard and moving in the whole extended family.
Can Dumping Unused Live Bait Damage the Ecosystem in the Hudson Valley?
Live bait is great for fishing in the Hudson Valley but can also cause big problems if it isn't handled correctly.
Caution: Bear Warning For Hudson Valley Campsites and Backyard BBQ’s
If you are outdoors with any kind of food the NYS DEC wants you to be prepared and be bear aware.
7 Facts You May Not Know About the Official Reptile of New York State
We found 7 interesting facts about snapping turtles in the Hudson Valley and there is one you may never have heard of that might surprise you.
NYS DEC Working to Make Lands More Accessible
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants you to know about their trails and parks that are accessible to persons with disabilities.