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Forecasters from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have released the 2025 U.S. Spring Outlook. What can New York State expect over the next few months?

If you've ever wanted to buy a ski area here in Upstate New York, you are now in luck. Well, if you have over $2.5 million lying around.

Looking for a fresh local turkey for Thanksgiving? Look no further than these Upstate New York farms.

For the Halloween season- This is a warning about how your pumpkins could kill squirrels.

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

There's a new state record for largemouth bass in New York.

Several plants could cause severe burns if you touch them, and they are growing all over New York state.

An oil spill in a New York Creek killed a family of beavers and ended with 2 brothers facing charges.

With more than 7,500 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in New York, there are plenty of places to drop a line. But where is the best place to reel in the big one this season?

It may be a little harder for anglers to get to one of their favorite fishing spots in New York. Access is temporarily closed for the next few weeks.

For the first time, hunters harvested more older deer in New York State. However, concerning numbers may force changes to the next hunting season.

If you're going to break the law you should probably make sure there are no cameras around.

Grab the pole. It's almost time to go fishing in New York. Before you hit your favorite watering hole, you need to be aware of new recreational fishing regulations for the 2024 season.

There's one flower in New York everyone loves to find but should never pick.

Hikers are being asked to hold off on hitting the trails in the Adirondacks, especially in the higher elevations.

If you love camping that involves cabins and more in Upstate New York, you'll love this cabin rental.

How safe was the hunting season in New York State? A lot safer than over 50 years ago.

Want more than just a dog or a cat as a pet? Need something a little more exotic to match your personality? There are some animals you can legally have as pets in New York.

Changes are coming for hunters and sporting enthusiasts in New York State.

Don't carve the bark! Using a blade to carve your initials into a tree may seem romantic but you're being advised to find another way to show your love. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says carving into bark can lead to an early death for the tree...

The oldest farm in New York state has been feeding families for more than three centuries and it's probably not where you think.

An elaborate poaching scheme has been uncovered in New York. And the guilty parties won't be hunting for awhile after having their licenses revoked for 5 years.

We've all seen it. The guy rolling his scooter down Sunset Avenue in Utica, New York with a dead deer strapped to the back. Is that even legal?

As Fall kicks in all across Upstate New York, while you're enjoying the beautiful colors, you need to still watch out for these 15 toxic plants that linger.

More smoke and haze? That could be the case for New York according to the experts.

A fall-themed, pumpkin smashing rage room? There's one close to home in Upstate New York!

A day of fun on the trails quickly turned into a handful tickets for this crew.

It's almost time for small game hunting in New York State. There are some changes to the season. Here's everything you need to know about dates, bag limits, and new rules this year.

It's the most colorful time of year. Some of the best fall foliage in the country can be found in Upstate New York, where the season has begun.

Can you believe how big this crab is? What a catch!