department of environmental conservation

Mark your calendars because New York's burn ban is around the corner.

From now until early spring, all outdoor pets are facing an increased risk of being attacked or even killed by a wild animal.

The outrage over Peanut the squirrel has hit a boiling point, with bomb threats being called to several state agencies.

The apple snail, which can destroy ecosystems and infect people with lungworm, is spreading deeper into the United States.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation would like you to think twice before feeding the birds bread, here's why

Are you a member of a volunteer fire department in New York State? There is grant money available to get help with wildfire training, who's eligible and how much money is being handed out?

Want to quit your day job and fish the days away? Is your plan to support yourself by selling the fish? Which fish does New York State say that it is illegal to sell?

What should you do when you run into a Moose in New York State? That is after you run

A game farm in Ithaca is New York's sole supplier of pheasants and the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at the farm.

This cute cub didn't think twice when he saw the beauty of the great outdoors calling his name once again.

Not a bad way to kick off the opening day of bass season. With a record-breaking fish.

Your town or village could get a big chunk of change from the state just by going green this year.