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The cover of the April 2020 issue of Conservationist features a Montauk on Long Island

Published six times a year, Conservationist is a New York State-focused magazine that is packed with informative and entertaining articles, first-rate photography and stunning artwork. Articles cover a broad range of environmental and natural history related topics, including fishing, hiking, recreation, travel, hunting, and nature studies. Check out our latest issue below.

Highlights of the April issue:

  • Celebrate the 50th anniversaries of DEC and Earth Day
  • Meet the sea star
  • Learn about marine debris
  • Read about restoring lake trout to Lake Erie and the return of the brook trout to Lake Colden
  • Explore New York's accessible recreation resources

And more!

Conservationist connects New Yorkers to nature!

For back issues, please note: Back issues of Conservationist are now available online at the New York State Library. If you are looking for a specific article and cannot find it, please email us and we will help you find it.

Conservationist Digital Edition

As an added bonus for subscribers, we also offer an enhanced digital edition, which includes additional content not found in the print edition of the magazine. We are currently providing the October 2019 digital edition free of charge for everyone, and if you would like to receive this bonus content each time it comes out, all you need to do is provide your email address when you sign up for a subscription to Conservationist.

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