What's happening
Requires signs at entry points to municipally owned land stating that hunting, fishing, or trapping is allowed in season.
Why it matters
Increases public awareness and safety. By requiring clear signage at entry points, the bill ensures that everyone—hunters, fishers, trappers, and non-participants—knows when they're entering a multi-use area where these activities are permitted, potentially reducing accidental encounters and misunderstandings.
Supports informed decision-making. Residents and visitors can make better choices about whether to enter or use certain municipal lands, especially families, pet owners, or those seeking quiet recreation who may want to avoid active hunting or trapping seasons.
Clarifies land use rights. The signage requirement helps avoid disputes or confusion about what activities are allowed on public land, supporting both recreationists and those who rely on these areas for hunting, fishing, or trapping.
Promotes consistent municipal practices. By setting a statewide standard, the bill reduces the patchwork of local rules and signage, making it easier for users to understand expectations and regulations across different municipalities.
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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5018
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 6, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. ENGLEBRIGHT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to signage at entry points to municipally owned property where trapping is allowed
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 11-1101 of the environmental conservation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 13 to read as follows:
13. On all publicly accessible municipally owned property where hunting, fishing or trapping is allowed, posted signage at all recognized entry points must inform readers that the property is a multi-use area and that hunting, fishing or trapping is allowed in season.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09356-01-7
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