New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the April 1 start ...

“I think my favorite part of it is just shaking off the winter blues and getting out and getting excited and getting ready for trout fishing,“ said Volunteer Edward Meier. The DEC told 12 News ...

DEC partners with many libraries across the state to provide a free fishing rod lending program. In addition to borrowing a book, library patrons can sign out a fishing rod. This affordable ...