What are These Yellow Splotches in Hudson Valley Forests
You may have seen these yellow splotches on a hike recently. It is the season for this creepy crawly creature to come alive.
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NYS DEC Has Set Up Firewood Check Point
If you are planning to pick up wood this year make sure you have followed the NYS DEC regulations. Check points have been set up during National Firewood Awareness Month by the NYS DEC to spot violations.
Margaritas and Guacamole: What's Bats Got to do with It
Starting October 24th and ending on Halloween it will officially be Bat Week makes sure you take some time to learn more about this environmentally important flying mammal.
New York State DEC Warns Against Misuse of Mothballs
Are you using mothballs illegally? You may not even realize it. That's why the NYS DEC is issuing a warning for mothball users.
Hunters: You Have a Bear, What Do You Do Next?
So you have your NYS tags, you have your bear, what do you do now?
The Coolest Snake Skin in the Ulster County
After realizing just how big this snake must be I am really glad I found the skin and not the snake.
Help the NYS DEC Count Wild Turkeys in August
It is time to talk wild turkey, not the kind you drink but the kind you see while you are traveling and hiking around the Hudson Valley.
NYS DEC Closes Illegal Solid Waste Case In Ulster County
The NYS DEC has officially closed an illegal solid waste dumping case the was opened in May of 2017 in Ulster County
NYS DEC Falconry Exam to be Held in New Paltz
The deadline to register is July 24th for the falconry exam to be held in August at the region 3 DEC offices in New Paltz.
Possible Moose Sighting in Hyde Park
A picture is circulating on social media of a possible moose sighting in Hyde Park early Monday morning.