Syracuse.com - Wanted: CNY hunters who are participating in the special deer hunt in Tompkins County this month

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The special hunt, taking place in a "Deer Management Focus Area" in Central Tompkins County, began this past Saturday and extends through Jan. 31. The limit is two, antlerless deer per day!

I'm looking to talk to any hunters who are participating in the special, antler-less deer hunt that began this past Saturday (Jan. 12) and extends through Jan. 31.

The DEC this year established a "Deer Management Focus Area" in central Tompkins County to intensify use of the hunting to assist communities in the Ithaca area with the burden of over-abundant deer populations.

Those who have the proper permit can take antlerless deer only during the special season (limit 2 per day). They may use any hunting instrument lawful during any other deer hunting season in that area. Rifles, though, are not allowed.

If you're a hunter and taking advantage of this special season I'd like to talk to you. Call me at 315-470-6066 or email me at [email protected]. I'd also like to see pictures of any deer you've harvested. Send them to [email protected].

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