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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.

Hundreds of hikers go missing or get injured in New York State. Some are lucky to make it back home with the help of Forest Rangers. Some are not. A missing hiker from Sackets Harbor was one of the unlucky ones.

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

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.

The month of March marks a statewide ban in New York.

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

Try out fishing during the Free Fishing Days in February, September, and November.

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...

Did you know it's illegal to move wild animals off your property? At least in the state of New York anyway.

There's nothing like the beauty of Mother Nature in Upstate New York during the winter season. However, the unpredictable weather and recent storms in the backcountry have created some dangerous hiking conditions.