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NY S01101

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the end date for special deer hunting seasons from February 10 to the third Sunday of December immediately following the close of regular deer season
  • Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to consult with local governments and stakeholders before issuing regulations for special deer seasons
  • Allows special season regulations to be tailored to particular counties or designated wildlife management units
  • Amends section 11-0903 of the environmental conservation law regarding the department's authority to fix special open seasons for wild deer

Legislative Description

Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer to ending no later than the 3rd Sunday of December of each year; allows the department to issue regulations for special seasons for particular counties or designated wildlife management units after consultation with local governments and stakeholders.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation1/8/2025

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