What's happening
This bill allows hunting of deer and bear with specified firearms and bows in Broome County west of the Susquehanna River, excluding Binghamton, during certain dates.
Why it matters
Expands local hunting opportunities. By allowing deer and bear hunting with a broader range of weapons (including pistols, shotguns, crossbows, muzzle loaders, rifles, and long bows) in Broome County west of the Susquehanna River (excluding Binghamton), the bill could increase access for hunters who prefer or require different equipment.
Creates localized wildlife management flexibility. The bill introduces specific hunting dates and weapon types for this region, reflecting a tailored approach to local wildlife population control, which could help manage deer and bear numbers and reduce related problems such as crop damage or vehicle collisions.
Excludes urban areas for safety. By specifically excluding the city of Binghamton from these expanded hunting provisions, the legislation addresses public safety concerns and potential conflicts in more densely populated areas.
Temporary measure with built-in sunset. The bill is set to expire on October 1, 2019, meaning its impacts are temporary and will require legislative review or renewal, allowing for assessment of its effectiveness and any unintended consequences.
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History
- Substituted by S1129A
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.377
- Rules report cal.377
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Print number 2996a
- Amend (t) and recommit to codes
- Reported referred to codes
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Expand Hunting in Broome County
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Fredrick J. Akshar II
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2996--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CROUCH, LUPARDO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation -- reported and referred to the Committee on Codes -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to hunting in the county of Broome west of the Susquehanna river; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new item (n) to read as follows: (n) The county of Deer, the first Pistol, shotgun, Broome west of the Saturday after November crossbow, muzzle Susquehanna river 15 through first Sunday loading firearm, except within the after December 7 rifle or long bow city of Binghamton
§ 2. Item (f) of paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law, as amended by chapter 68 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
(f) Southern tier, Deer, first Pistol, shotgun,
central and Western Monday after November crossbow,
region, except those 15 through first muzzle loading
counties or portions Tuesday after firearm or
thereof listed in December 7 long bow only
item (i), (j), (k),
(l) [or], (m) or (n)
of this paragraph
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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§ 3. Paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new item (l) to read as follows: (l) The county of Deer and bear, the Pistol, shotgun, Broome west of the first Saturday after crossbow, muzzle Susquehanna river November 15 through loading firearm, except within the first Sunday after rifle or long city of Binghamton December 7 bow only
§ 4. Item (f) of paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law, as amended by chapter 199 of the laws of 2016, is amended to read as follows:
(f) Southern tier, Deer and bear, first Pistol, shotgun,
central and Western Monday after November crossbow, muzzle
region, except those 15 through first loading firearm
counties or portions Tuesday after or long bow only
thereof listed in December 7
item (i), (j), (j) [or],
(k) or (l) of this
paragraph
§ 5. This act shall take effect immediately, provided that:
a. the amendments to paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law made by section one of this act shall be subject to the expiration and reversion of such paragraph pursuant to section 13 of chapter 600 of the laws of 1993, as amended;
b. the amendments to item (f) of paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law made by section two of this act shall be subject to the expiration and reversion of such paragraph pursuant to section 13 of chapter 600 of the laws of 1993, as amended; provided further, that the amendments made to such item (f) by section two of this act shall survive the expiration as provided in subdivision c of section 3 of chapter 68 of the laws of 2015;
c. sections three and four of this act shall take effect upon the expiration and reversion of paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 11-0907 of the environmental conservation law, as provided in section 13 of chapter 600 of the laws of 1993, as amended; and
d. nothing contained in this act shall be construed so as to extend the provisions of this act beyond October 1, 2019, when upon such date this act shall expire and the provisions contained herein shall be deemed repealed.
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