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A cliff jumper's thrill turned into a real-life emergency. The hero of the hour? An off-duty ranger who jumped into action—literally.

Watch this video as a canoeist encounters a moose in the Adirondacks.

Fawns, baby birds, and so many other offspring are coming to life during the spring season.

A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life. A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life. A new New York bill aims to restrict permits for large dairy farms, sparking strong opposition from upstate farmers who say it threatens family-owned operations and local economies. Lawmakers from New York City support the bill for environmental reasons, but rural communities argue it overlooks the realities of farming life.

Two new fishing records have been set in New York this May, marking an exciting month for anglers statewide. Dylan Kampnich landed a massive 37-pound channel catfish in Black River Bay, breaking a three-year-old record by almost two pounds. Just 10 days later, Alex Pidhorodeckyj caught a record-breaking fallfish from the St. Lawrence River, surpassing a 16-year-old record by nearly half a pound.

Planning a spring hike in the Adirondacks? Be careful—conditions are tricky this time of year. The DEC is urging hikers to avoid high-elevation trails due to melting snow, ice, and flooding. Lower trails are a safer bet, but even they can be muddy or wet. Know before you go and be ready for anything the trail throws at you!

The app that provides an easy way to display fishing licenses, privileges, plus view important hunting and fishing-related information.

Not everything can go in the trash in New York. Several items are illegal to just toss in the garbage.

Beware! Bears will soon be the move and New Yorkers are encountering them more than ever before.

Information collected from the survey provides insights into the long-term trajectory of New York State’s moose population.

This person drove over an embankment and through the woods, coming to a stop just feet from another roadway.

New York father tells son to shoot deer from roadway. Turns out it wasn't a deer.

Watch this video of New York State officials sink this boat in the Atlantic Ocean.

This poor bear didn't have to die this way. Schoharie County man charged with illegal bear take.

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

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

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

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

Many residents in the Village of Whitesboro and surrounding areas got quite the surprise on Monday afternoon as an unexpected visitor and trespasser was seen wandering through backyards and streets.

Ever watch a bug crawl out of a log after you put it on the fire? New York has Firewood regulations for that exact reason.

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

Grab the pole. It's almost time to go fishing in New York. But before you hit your favorite watering hole, you need to be aware of more fishing regulations changes for the 2024 season. ]]]

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

Here are some tips to keep black bear away from your New York home.

This out-of-state hiker called New York Forest Rangers for a ride because his camping gear was wet and he was cold. Wait until you read what he was wearing.

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.

A campfire got out of control and burned 32 acres in New York.

If you think seeing a moose along the side of the road is cool wait until you see them from the air.

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

State officials announced major changes to 64 schools across New York State.