Beaver trapping season ends today, and for those fur-takers still trapping, the last day is often the worst. While always hopeful when checking traps, resident beavers are often caught within the ...

CO (Conservaton Officer) Vinny Brown (Northome) enforced trapping activities, checked anglers, and responded to animal-related calls. CO Brown received calls of an abandoned bear cub hanging out near ...

CO (Conservation Officer) Andrew Ladzinski (Pine River) assisted another CO in releasing a bear caught in a beaver trap. He also attended training and patrolled his station for trapping, turkey ...

The NYSDEC is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Units and a state forest in Western New York where trapping large beavers can be a two-handed task. Photo courtesy of ...