A mix of outdoors stories from New York, including information on the state's first free days of 2026 coming up soon.

Several fishing locations are available in the Binghamton area, including Arctic Lake, Chenango Lake, and the Susquehanna River. Fishing licenses are required and can be obtained online, by phone, or ...

The best things in life are free. And on Sept. 27, you can experience one of them: fishing. To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that September 27 will be a Free Fishing Day, coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, all anglers - ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New ...

New York State is waiving the $25 fee for fishing licenses on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. It’s the sixth and last free fishing day this year and applies to both residents and nonresidents. “Fall is a ...