"This is our busiest time of year." Expert details what actually happens after you toss food scraps and yard waste: 'After a ...

Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today reminded New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black ...

As camping season approaches, state officials gave early tips on how to keep yourself or property safe from bears.

Violators who feed or harass bears and other wildlife in Old Forge and surrounding communities could face fines as high as $1 ...

As the weather begins to warm up, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has an important warning for residents.

When a bear becomes a nuisance or even a danger to people, moving the bear somewhere might seem the logical solution. It doesn't end well, however.

State DEC officials are reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. Throughout the spring and early summer months, black bears have depleted fat ...

Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) warned residents to remove or secure any outdoor food sources that may ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Bears are coming out of hibernation, and it’s time to ensure they’re not getting into your food. Bears seek food in the spring and summer as they lose weight, which can lead to more ...

Friends of the Feathered & Furry Wildlife Center has cared for eight yearling or black bear cubs this winter and spring after ...

The DEC advises New Yorkers to avoid feeding or approaching bears, which is dangerous and illegal. Habituated bears can ...

Video from the Friends of the Feathered & Furry Wildlife Center shows a yearling black bear found in April after spending the ...