Department of Environmental Conservation

Hunting Information

• Hunting seasons | DMP | Crossbow | WMU
• Hunter safety classes | Report your harvest
• Bird HIP | Interactive map of hunting areas
• Buy your hunting or fishing license now

Hike Responsibly- Hike Smart

As daylight hours lessen, make sure you are prepared before you go out for a hike- see our hiking smart safety tips and always check out the trail conditions and weather. Have fun and Play Smart, Play Safe, Play Local.

Plastic Bag Ban

Be sure to bring your reusable bags when you go shopping. DEC is enforcing the plastic bag ban with retailers. #BYOBagNY

POPULAR TOPICS

• Live the Green Life: Thankful for Our Environment
• Recreational saltwater fishing
• Freshwater fishing regulations
• DECinfo Locator and other maps

IMPORTANT NYS INITIATIVES

• Artificial reefs
• NY's outdoors are open

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