New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

It may not look like winter in Central New York but it's an entirely different season in the Adirondacks.

15 counties in New York State are under a drought watch and anyone living in those areas are being asked to conserve water.

A rare and fatal disease has been found in a deer in Upstate New York.

Are you ready for pheasant hunting in New York? Nearly 5,000 ring-necked pheasants are being released for the fall season.

A hiker is lucky to be alive after falling 10 feet and landing head-first on a pile of rocks in the New York mountains.

Three campers abandoned an out-of-control fire at one Upstate New York campground.

A massive python stretching more than 13 feet was found in New York. It was someone's pet, which is illegal without a special license.

Changes are being made to bass fishing tournament in New York State.

Grab the tackle box and get ready to fish for free in New York.

Three Adirondack bears, a mom and her two cubs, had to be put down over the weekend after a large gathering of people got too close, causing her to become agitated.

The season may be months away but hunting enthusiasts can start gearing up. Hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits for the 2024-25 season are now available with a few changes.

The first fishing record of 2024 has been recorded in New York.