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Not much to post for a reply to keep this from getting buried. Really just to keep some informed with a meaningful, subject relevant political post. lol An updated list of legislation that had to due with deer hunting some might find useful. Anyway, do get your friends together to write into or see your representatives. if any of these bills mean anything to you, they are your means to make things happen. Proposed NYS Deer Related Legislation – 2016 March 17, 2016 Below is a brief, updated listing of currently proposed NYS Legislation pertaining to white-tailed deer issues. Bill S4727A Sponsor : Robach Assembly A7171A: Worner Relates to the illegal taking of deer and provides for increased penalties for illegal taking. NYS currently has some of the lowest penalties for illegally taken deer. Proposed penalties are significantly greater and more in line with other jurisdictions. Status: In Codes Committee. 3/17/16 Co-sponsors-Gallivan, Seward, Marchione Bill A7583 Sponsor: Lupardo & Englebright Senate S5135 Relates to extending the authority of DEC to manage white-tail deer and black bear hunting in NYS. This is a periodic reauthorization of deer and bear hunting in NYS. Status: On the floor calendar for vote. Bill A8471 Sponsor: Ortiz Relates to the issuance of Deer Management Permits (DMPs) to Disabled Veterans. Need to provide service related disability and own 50 acres of land. Status: In Committee. 3/17/16 Co-sponsors-Gunther, Colton, Weprin, Hooper Bill A5906 Relates to a periodic preparation of a Deer Management Plan by NYSDEC Comment: The Statewide Deer Management Plan was most recently updated in 2014 and is not due for updating until 2019. May be reintroduced again this session; previous versions have prescribed deer contraception for Long Island Status: Passed both houses last fall. Vetoed by the Governor on Nov 21, 2015. Bill S6665 Sponsor: Akshar Authorizes use of Rifles for Big Game hunting (deer and bear) in in Broome, Chenango, Tioga Counties. Status: In Committee 3/17/16 Bill S3101 Sponsor: Richie Also A1816 by Gunther Relates to landowners who permit recreational access . Amends liability of landowners who allow recreational use of their lands. Provides that landowners owe no duty to keep premises safe for entry. Status: In Committee 3/17/16 Bill A1159 Sponsor: Gunther Relates to the right to hunt, fish and trap in NYS and provides for regulation by DEC. Status: In Committee 3/17/16 No Companion Senate Bill Bill A3742A Sponsor: Gallivan Also S93A Regulates the taking of moose in the same manner of taking deer. Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 1/6/16. Bill S4666 Sponsor: Lavale Also A6777 by Thiele Extends the time period for the taking of deer in Suffolk County from December 31 to March 31. Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 1/6/16 Bill S4368 Sponsor: Bonacic Also A4358 by Palmesano Requires the Commissioner of ENCON to promote hunting, fishing and Outdoor Education in High School and Physical Education Courses. Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 1/6/16. Bill S92 Sponsor: Gallivan Also A5492 by Nojay Eliminates the requirement that hunters wear a back tag during the hunting season. Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 1/6/16. Bill S3025 Sponsor: Larkin Also A773 by Gunther Provides for Lifetime hunting licenses for Honorably Discharged Disabled Veterans. Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 1/6/16