NYS DEC

Witch's Hole, you might not have even known that it was a State Forest much less a hiking trail, but it is and it is open for hiking year-round in the Hudson Valley.

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.

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.

So you are thinking about eating that fish you caught? Not so fast, especially if you were fishing in the Hudson River.

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.

The hungry alarm is causing the Hudson Valley bear population to stir and some of them are not going to hit snooze. Keep an eye out for the return of our local bears.