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Conservationist Digital Edition

The April 2018 digital issue of Conservationist is being offered to everyone free of charge. The enhanced digital version is usually only available to subscribers who provide us with an email address. The digital issue contains additional links, photos, and videos to accompany the print issue.

Learn more about the digital edition.

The cover of the August 2019 issue of Conservationist features the view from a fire tower

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 August issue:

  • Explore the Catskill fire towers
  • Learn more about Canada geese
  • Dive NY's artificial reefs
  • Battle hydrilla in the Croton River
  • Meet the Seneca white deer
  • Build sustainable trails

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.

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