As part of New York State's larger "Get Offline, Get Outside" initiative, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is remind residents to mark their calendars for this year’s six ...

During these specific days, the state’s fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters.

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Chris Powers, a DEC fisheries biologist says Adirondack waters with native Brook Trout don’t allow ice fishing as a way to ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has partnered with libraries across the state to provide a free ...

A mix of outdoors stories from New York, including information on the first of several state-wide free fishing days Feb.

Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled New York’s six Free Fishing Days for 2025, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation without the need for a fishing ...

For President’s Day weekend, the DEC has designated Feb. 14 and 15 as free fishing days. According to New York State DEC Regional Fisheries Manager Scott Prindle, these days are great for going ...