DEC

Adult birds two years old may be hard to find this spring.

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

What a turkey, right? New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Police Officers (ECOs) and Investigators had plenty of rescues the last week in March. Look at how they made a difference in these animals' lives.

State and local agencies came up with a parking registration program that will prevent parked cars from clogging the trailheads for popular hikes like Indian Head and and Rainbow Falls.

Here's how to get a refund and properly dispose of moss balls.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) annually issues a statewide burn ban from March 16 through May 14. We know your itching to clean up your yard, but don't burn that brush yet!

Home alone, a 15 year old girl has unknown men knocking on the door and a dog fight happening in the backyard.

Do this if you come face to face with a coyote.

A day of hunting education and a weekend to bag a turkey for youth 12 to 15.

The boat inspector's official name is 'Watercraft Inspection Stewards' and provides public education and outreach at boat launches to prevent aquatic invasive species spread.

Women in the Utica and Rome area don't have to miss out on these awesome free classes because it's gone virtual!

The New York State DEC is celebrating one of its officers from Herkimer County, who was recently named Wildlife Officer of the Year by an international group.