New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The 2022 hunting season was the safest year yet in New York. But like they say, 'there's one in every crowd.' Unfortunately, there's more than one in the New York hunting crowd and they're giving all the ones that actually follow the rules, a bad name.

Take note snowmobilers, you should be aware of this before you hit the trails.

Want more than just a dog or a cat as a pet? Need something a little more exotic to match your personality? There are some animals you can legally have as pets in New York.

Is there ever an avalanche in New York State? Yes, there is and here's what the NYS DEC is saying to do before you head to these Upstate snow areas:

Could your landscaping ties be poisoning the soil? What did New York State say about things with creosote, like railroad ties? Legal? Illegal?

Think that after 'all these years' you have recycling down? Here are a few things that are not supposed to be in the recycling bin? Are you guilty of putting these things in there? Hey, you'll know now:

A glowing tree in the woods? It might not be from what you think either.

Is there any legal trouble that you can get into if you camp at a certain elevation in New York State?

You may not even realize what the reason is for recycling your unused paint.

A venomous rattlesnake is among 7 animals that have been rescued in New York State over the last 20 days.