Audit: DEC fails to monitor forest tax breaks
A state comptroller's audit shows the DEC failed to properly monitor and enforce the state's forest tax programs.
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New fishing regulations start April 1
Changes intended to streamline rules across the state
The power of partners
By Mike Lynch
A look at what other regions are doing to inform backcountry users
Snowmobiles fall through ice on Long Lake
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Indian LakeHamilton CountySnowmobile Training: On March 4, Forest Rangers from Region 5 helped train members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron on backcountry snowmobile operations. The 103rd Rescue Squadron is a unit of the New York Air National Guard stationed on Long Island. The pararescue jumpers utilize areas in…
Northern NY’s moose population is flat. Scientists want to know why
By Mike Lynch
Researchers are now looking at moose calves for answers in a new study
Giving hunting a shot
Women and 'newbies' adding to mix of Adirondack hunters
Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions
DEC issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is urging backcountry users to be aware of avalanche conditions.
State’s environmental conservation budget receives lawmakers’ scrutiny
Climate goals, green energy projects, trail work, High Peaks visitor management among topics brought up during the hearing.
Ranger staffing forecast gets mixed reaction
Union reps: Hiring plans for rangers, ECOs, could be offset by looming retirements