NYS DEC

The NYS DEC needs people for their camps and parks this summer. Do you need a job?

Even though the New York State Burn Ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14, there are exceptions to the ban burn.

Stay cautious when fishing for muskies, as these fierce predators have been known to drag people underwater.

DEC Forest Rangers are among the nation’s most versatile first responders, utilizing their expert training and wide-ranging knowledge to protect natural resources while encouraging responsible stewardship among those who visit State lands and sites.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wins Emmy awards for their documentary on invasive species.

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The animal was euthanized by the DEC

I've often wondered, especially with larger animals such as deer, who exactly is responsible for disposing of the carcass?

But no matter your age or physical ability, situations may come up that require help. And in New York State, that help is exactly what one hiker received.

During the week, I don't leave the Binghamton metropolitan area much, but on the weekend during the warm weather months, I head to camp in rural Bradford County, Pennsylvania. More often than not, we will have to slow down for deer near or crossing the road as we travel through the countryside, and many times we encounter turkeys close by in a field on our travels to camp and back...

One of the fun things to do in summer is to go on a hike. From the Southern Tier of New York to Northeastern Pennsylvania to countless greater places to hike across America, you'll never have to worry about finding a trail to hike on. The nice thing about hiking trails across the United States is that you will find them in all sorts of lengths and levels of difficulty...

Algal Blooms can be identified in several ways.

Did you know that both types of Rattlesnakes found in New York State are endangered species?

These beetles can be identified as having a "shiny emerald green body with a coppery red or purple abdomen."