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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Allows hunters to use a rifle during open season for deer in the county of Cortland
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Barbara Lifton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to allowing the use of rifles for hunting in Cortland county
Purpose
The purpose of the legislation is to allow the hunting of deer and bear with rifles in Cortland County.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law to add C0111and County to the list of counties in which the taking of deer by rifle is authorized.
Existing law
Current law allows the taking of deer in the southern tier, central, and western regions of the state by rifle in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chemung, Chenango, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, Yates, and a portion of Broome County.
Justification
The legislation, which has been introduced at the request of Cortland County, would allow sportsmen and women to hunt deer and bear with rifles in the county. Big-game rifle hunting is currently permitted in many counties across New York State, including the neighboring counties of Chenango, Madison, and Tioga. The experiences in these counties have been overwhelmingly positive, with very few reported adverse incidents or problems. In fact, neighboring Madison County reported no incidents of accidents involving rifles reported during the first season (2008).
The decision to authorize the use of rifles for big-game hunting is based upon the increasing deer population and declining hunting population ,which has in turn resulted in increased crop damage and collision with automobiles. Given the rural nature of Cortland County and the safety record of hunters in the counties where rifle use has been permitted, it would be reasonable to now permit big-game hunters in Cortland County the same opportunities.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately, with provisions.
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