Northeast Outdoor Show

Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and along with orders to host no public gatherings at this time the Northeast Outdoor Show has unfortunately postponed.
Please check back soon as we will be launching an online version of this event this year with free access to the event content...

With the rapidly changing developments happening with the COVID-19 virus, we are taking steps to ensure that all involved are safe.

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office will be conducting boating safety courses to educate boaters and to encourage the safe and lawful operation of vessels in compliance with Brianna’s Law.

If you own at least 50 feet along a stream or waterbody in NYS, you may be eligible for free trees!

Hunters in the region killed a record number of bears this season.

Wintering eagles arrive in December with concentrations peaking in January and February. Here are the best places in the Hudson Valley to view them.

The Northeast Outdoor Show returns to the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY on May 16 & 17th, 2020. The Northeast Outdoor Show continues to grow every year and we are looking forward to our best year yet!
The event will feature Fishing, Hunting, Camping, Biking, Cooking, Travel, &a…

The District is now starting its annual Trout Stocking Program.

The DEC is reminding all new hunters and trappers that registration for required hunter education classes is now open.

The DEC is asking the public to report moose sightings and observations.