NY S07952

Extends the expiration date of the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage deer and bear populations from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2021.

Allows the department to set regulations for open seasons, bag limits, and manner of taking bear and deer until December 31, 2021.

Authorizes the department to issue special permits for deer hunting when populations cause substantial property damage or overbrowsing until December 31, 2021.

Permits the department to issue deer management permits allowing the taking of one additional deer per license year beyond normal limits until December 31, 2021.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.