NYS DEC

Hudson Valley woodchucks can be cute until they are chewing on your house, digging holes in the yard and moving in the whole extended family.

Live bait is great for fishing in the Hudson Valley but can also cause big problems if it isn't handled correctly.

We found 7 interesting facts about snapping turtles in the Hudson Valley and there is one you may never have heard of that might surprise you.

So you are thinking about eating that fish you caught? Not so fast, especially if you were fishing in the Hudson River.

Have you ever heard of winterkill?

We have all done it and it may not be as bad as leaving behind a plastic bag or other types of trash but it is still a bad idea.

The hungry alarm is causing the Hudson Valley bear population to stir and some of them are not going to hit snooze. Keep an eye out for the return of our local bears.

According to the DEC, this is the best time of year to spot a bald eagle along the Hudson River.

The DEC is reminding hikers to keep their pups on a leash when heading to the trails.

This is the first of 4 free fishing weekends in New York for 2021.