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History
- Substituted by A8822B
- Amended on third reading 6630b
- Amended on third reading 6630a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.624
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to hunting in the county of Suffolk and the requirement that towns issue hunting permits
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6630B
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to hunting in Suffolk county
Purpose
Relates to hunting requirements in Suffolk County.
Summary of provisions
Amends Subdivision 7 of Section 11-0903 of the Environmental Conservation Law relating to open hunting season requirements for the taking of deer in Suffolk County. The bill provides for allowing hunting on Saturdays and Sundays during the season, permits bow hunting and provides that towns in Suffolk County may waive the issuance of the additional permit presently required.
Justification
The recent population explosion of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) on Eastern Long Island threatens public health, public safety, personal property, and the environment. Local municipal deer management plans describe the uncontrolled increase in population as an emergency, crisis situation, requiring immediate action.
There are several indicators of the crisis. Tick borne illnesses such as Lyme disease, Babisiosis and Ehrlichiosis have increased exponentially. The incidence of reported deer/vehicle collisions on eastern Long Island has increased. The incidence of property damage complaints has increased, including huge financial losses to the region's critical agricultural economy.
Environmentally speaking, the preserved lands and native landscapes of the East End are being destroyed. Increased browsing on deer-preferred plants has changed the type and species of plants that can survive and withstand the destruction. Rare wildflowers and common native herbaceous plants have declined. Forested lands show a clear browse line, and tree saplings are now not surviving. Intense browsing of native species has also led to an increase in invasive plant species which cause even further destruction to natural habitats. The environmental changes in and degradation of these native habitats displaces wildlife. These long-term changes adversely impact the integrity of eastern Long Island's ecosystems.
Without controlling the deer population, human health and safety will continue to be put in jeopardy.
Prior legislative history
2014: New Legislation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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