DEC euthanizes ailing bull moose that closed Goodman Mountain trail
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Trail closure continues as DEC studies the area to evaluate moose's range and foraging habits
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Moose rules Goodman Mountain: DEC refuses to elaborate on when closure might end
No resolution in sight for trail restriction as state officials remain tight-lipped on reopening timeline
The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in
State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal
DEC plans ‘reclamation’ of Echo Pond, killing fish so others may thrive
Longstanding practice aims to restore brook trout
Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan
By Mike Lynch
Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.
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Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions
New protections could help save declining monarch butterflies
By Mike Lynch
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.
Chronic wasting disease discovery in Adirondack region raises concerns for wildlife
By Mike Lynch
State officials are investigating a case of chronic wasting disease that was found in a captive deer late last week.
Pollinator haven: New life for capped Indian Lake landfill
State grant will fund AdkAction project