There are a surprising number of shark species that live in New York waters... here's which ones are protected ...

Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

The DEC’s new Snapshot NY program invites volunteers to monitor wildlife using trail cameras across New York State.

New York wildlife researchers are looking to the public to help keep track of wildlife - and all that interested volunteers ...

Unfortunately, thousands of turtles are killed each year when struck by vehicles in New York State. The Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, recommends never removing a turtle from ...

Working with researchers at Cornell University and State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry, DEC ...

Rochester has no shortage of great birding locations, and now they’re getting statewide recognition. The New York State ...

For those who love to hunt in New York State, you will need a license and the NYSDEC has released the date when they go on ...

News about Environmental Conservation Department, ... As New York State environmental regulators fine-tune proposed rules governing a controversial natural-gas extraction process, ...

The New York state DEC is proposing digital hunting tags, a shorter reporting deadline, and new opportunities for youth ...