I don't see that, could of missed something but I didn't sound to me statewide ar policy could go in place, just the opposite.
DEC does not consider there to be a compelling biological or management need for mandatory antler
restrictions and evidence from the pilot antler restriction program suggests no changes in participation
that would provide economic benefit for communities in an area with mandatory antler restrictions.
However, DEC recognizes that interest in mandatory antler restrictions is strong among some segments
of hunters and in some regional areas. Thus, this 5-year plan calls for continuing mandatory antler
restrictions in the existing pilot area, and expanding mandatory antler restrictions in seven wildlife
management units adjacent to the existing antler restriction area beginning with the 2012 hunting
season (see strategies 2.3.5 and 2.3.6).