New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

No Deer meat needs to go to waste. New York State has a venison donation program that helps feed food-insecure families in our community.

Looking for a way to give back, work outdoors and help people? Sounds like a daunting task, but there is a way to do all of it.

Hudson Valley woodchucks can be cute until they are chewing on your house, digging holes in the yard and moving in the whole extended family.

Live bait is great for fishing in the Hudson Valley but can also cause big problems if it isn't handled correctly.

Gypsy Moths are going to try to eat everything they can in your yard but we have found some ways to stop them.

If you are outdoors with any kind of food the NYS DEC wants you to be prepared and be bear aware.

We found 7 interesting facts about snapping turtles in the Hudson Valley and there is one you may never have heard of that might surprise you.

Have you ever heard of winterkill?

You may see a lot more vultures over the next few weeks. They are busy patrolling from the sky looking for a meal that a coyote may have left behind.

We have all done it and it may not be as bad as leaving behind a plastic bag or other types of trash but it is still a bad idea.