The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation last week announced the release of proposed changes to coolwater ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing changes to coolwater sportfish regulations — and yes, that includes walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel, and tiger ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced last Thursday the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing ...

On February 14th and 15th, June 27th and 28th, September 26th, and November 11th, the requirement for a freshwater fishing license will be waived.

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that fishing will be free this weekend, June 28 and June 29, for residents across the state. The weekend is intended to get people outside to enjoy ...

Beginner anglers learn how to use a jigging rod to catch fish through the ice at a previously held Free Learn to Fish Clinic. Photo courtesy of DEC. Stay connected to all things Adirondacks by signing ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that Saturday, Sept. 27, will be the next Free Fishing Day across the state, giving residents and visitors the ...

The best part of this Valentine’s Day gift is that it’s free. DEC is waiving freshwater fishing license fees this weekend, ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, N.Y. — The first New York State fishing record of 2024 is now official. A Monroe County man snagged a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County back ...

I called my long-time outdoor friend to get the scoop. Bill Hilts Jr. is the retired promotional outdoor specialist for Destination Niagara USA. He is now a Buffalo News columnist ...

New York's record for largest longnose gar caught has been broken. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced in a July 12 press release ...

The NYSDEC and Governor Hochul recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. That is, those days when no freshwater fishing license is required. They are: Feb. 14–15, June 27–28 ...