NY S03385

Removes elk from the definition of "big game" in environmental conservation law, leaving deer, bear, moose, caribou and antelope.

Expands moose hunting and trapping regulations to match existing deer and bear regulations, including prohibitions on traps, salt licks, water hunting, jacklights, and hunting outside sunrise to sunset hours.

Authorizes the commissioner to issue licenses by rule and regulation for taking individual moose deemed destructive and to establish a moose hunting license lottery when population control is warranted.

Applies existing big game tagging, transportation, and reporting requirements to moose, including removal from woods by midnight following season expiration.

Extends dog hunting restrictions to moose, prohibiting dogs from hunting moose and establishing penalties for dogs hunting moose on state lands or enclosed properties.