New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The wildfire in Rensselaer and Berkshire counties is now contained, and firefighters are focusing on putting out its interior.

Firefighters worked through the night to contain the Rensselaer County wildfire, which was first reported Sunday and now spans just over 250 acres.

The fire started in the Rensselaer County Town of Berlin and has since spread into Western Massachusetts. It covered roughly 50 acres as of Monday afternoon.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Brendan Quirion, the NYDEC's Big Game Unit Leader. Ray Graf hosts.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation closed some campsites on Long Pond this week due to a nuisance bear.

We welcome Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and DEC wildlife biologist Jordan Youngmann. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is DEC research scientist Dave Kramer. Ray Graf hosts.

Protect the Adirondacks has been calling for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct a so-called “carry capacity” study. The group says the state agency has failed to comply with management plans requirements, and it has sued to require compliance.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Annie Stupik from DEC’s Wildlife Diversity Section. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Ashely Meyer, lead bat biologist for the DEC. Ray Graf hosts.