New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Love may be in the air but so is something else. Why do we smell skunks in the middle of winter?

All the Blue Jays that you see in the Hudson Valley aren't really blue. As a matter of fact no Blue Jay is actually blue at all.

If you have the desire and the ability to raise Pheasants the NYS DEC has a program for you.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants you to know about their trails and parks that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding an Essay Photo contest for Hudson Valley Hunters and Trappers to tell why they hunt and trap.

Out in the woods you might not recognize it but it is in bloom in New York this time of year. Next time you hike look for American Witch Hazel.

We are entering the time of year when a day trip on a local trail can take a treacherous turn due to weather. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding us to plan ahead.

Are you using mothballs illegally? You may not even realize it. That's why the NYS DEC is issuing a warning for mothball users.

COVID 19 may have originally come from Bats but they are important to our ecosystem.

In our effort to keep you busy while you are cooped up we have decide today's calendar event could be Bird Watching.