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S 1101

Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rachel May

S 1101 - Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer OverviewBill Number: S 1101 Title: Limits the department of

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Bill Summary · S 1101

S 1101 - Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer

Overview

Bill Number: S 1101
Title: Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer
Status: PRINT NUMBER 1101A
Introduced: March 25, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to restrict the authority of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish special open seasons for hunting wild deer. The bill's sponsors argue that the DEC has been overly permissive in setting these special seasons, leading to excessive deer hunting that harms the state's deer population.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits the DEC from establishing any special open seasons for taking wild deer, except in limited circumstances:
    • To address a specific, demonstrated threat to public health or safety
    • To manage deer populations in cases of significant crop or property damage
    • To control the spread of wildlife diseases
  • Requires the DEC to provide a detailed justification and public notice before implementing any special deer hunting seasons under these exceptions.
  • Mandates that any special deer hunting seasons be the minimum duration necessary to address the specific issue.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Hunters: This bill would significantly curtail opportunities for deer hunting outside of the regular hunting seasons, potentially reducing hunting activity and revenue.
  • Farmers and property owners: The bill's restrictions on special deer seasons could make it more difficult to manage deer populations that cause agricultural or property damage.
  • Wildlife conservation efforts: Reduced deer hunting may allow deer populations to grow unchecked in some areas, potentially leading to ecosystem imbalances.
  • General public: The bill aims to protect deer populations for the benefit of all New Yorkers, but could have unintended consequences for public safety and property if deer populations are not properly managed.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill is currently in the PRINT NUMBER 1101A stage, indicating it has been introduced and is undergoing the legislative process. The next steps would be for the bill to be referred to a committee for further review and potential amendments before being scheduled for a vote in the full state legislature. If passed by both the state Senate and Assembly, the bill would then be sent to the governor for final approval or veto.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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