New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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.

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.

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

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.

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