NY A10631

Establishes a new Nassau County deer management pilot program authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue deer cull permits when deer are found to be a nuisance or destructive to property or public health.

Defines "nuisance wildlife specialist" as a federal or state wildlife management employee or contractor who must meet minimum criteria including marksmanship qualifications, liability insurance coverage, permit documentation, and reporting requirements.

Requires cull permit applications to include a timeframe, site-specific deer management plan, geographic area description, written contract with Nassau County, list of participating specialists, and local law enforcement consultation details.

Mandates the Department of Environmental Conservation to report within 30 months on program effectiveness, including number of permits issued and deer taken, with recommendations for future programs, to be submitted to the Governor, Assembly Speaker, and Senate President.

Program and reporting requirements expire and are repealed three years after the act becomes effective (January 1, 2025), with related statutory amendments subject to earlier expiration dates tied to existing law sunset provisions.