New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Archives

02.18.2026 Environment

HPAI once again suspected in area waterfowl deaths

Surviving February is tough for wildlife, even in mild winters. This year, however, experts say the lasting snow cover is leading to food scarcity among North Fork waterfowl flocks,...

11.18.2024 News

Connecticut charter captain found guilty of illegal fishing near Mattituck

Charter captain Michael Tenedine of East Haven, Conn. was found guilty on Wednesday in Town of Southold Justice Court for poaching protected black sea bass and sailing in the...

08.09.2024 Environment

I Bird NY Challenge still open; rewards available

Birding participation boomed during COVID era social distancing, and it shows no sign of slowing down. According to the 2022 National Survey of Hunting, Fishing, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, 1...

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HPAI once again suspected in area waterfowl deaths

Connecticut charter captain found guilty of illegal fishing near Mattituck

I Bird NY Challenge still open; rewards available