11-0903 - Open Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits Fixed by Regulation.

NY Env Cons L § 11-0903 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) a requirement that hunting deer during such special season shall be only by holders of both a license authorizing the taking of big game and a special permit for the area where hunting is permitted,

(2) a limitation on the number of such special permits to be issued for the area where such open season is fixed,

(3) the method of application for and issuance of such special permits,

(4) suspension of the provisions of subdivision one of section 11-0911 with regard to the manner of reporting deer taken, provided an alternative method of reporting is established, and

(5) such other rules and regulations as the department shall deem necessary for the orderly and efficient conduct of such seasons. f. This subdivision does not increase the limit of one deer per person per license year. 10. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of subdivision 10 of section 11-0901 or subdivision 2, subdivision 3 or subdivision 8 of section 11-0907 of this title, until December thirty-first, two thousand twenty-one, the department is authorized to adopt regulations with respect to the manner of taking, possession, open seasons and bag limits for deer. The authority to adopt such regulations is in addition to any authority contained in this section or section 11-0913 of this title respecting regulations fixing open seasons for deer and the issuance of deer management permits. 11. The department shall have the authority to establish by regulation, deer management assistance permits to allow land/resource managers to meet the deer management needs of their property. Such permits shall be valid only on the permittee's lands and shall address site specific management goals including but not limited to agricultural damage, areas where existing statutes do not allow for adequate harvest and areas where public access may be limited for justifiable security reasons. Deer taken under this subdivision are in addition to the one deer per year authorized in section 11-0907 of this title.