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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Substituted by A6953
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.690
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to hunting in the northern zone
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4967
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to continuing the authority of the department of environmental conservation to adopt regulations for hunting in the northern zone
Purpose
To extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) regulatory authority to manage deer hunting in the Northern Zone.
Summary of provisions
This bill would extend DEC's authority to establish, by regulation, management measures for muzzle-loading firearm big game season in the Northern Zone until October 1, 2015.
Justification
Authority to set regulations by order provides a timely administrative process that optimizes the effectiveness of harvest management techniques. This legislation would extend DEC's authority to set, by regulation, the length and timing of the early and late Northern Zone muzzle-loading seasons, and to specify the taking of deer of either sex, antlerless deer only, legal bucks only, or any combination thereof. This flexibility allows DEC to set muzzle-loading seasons to promote recreational hunting and herd control most effectively. For example, in areas with large deer populations and a high potential for conflict with bow hunters, a late muzzle-loading firearm season would provide an additional opportunity for taking of deer while minimizing conflicts with other hunters. In the Adirondacks, concern about lower deer numbers might result in a short, early muzzle-loading season.
Legislative history
Last extended by Chapter 140 of the Laws of 2007.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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