List of Proposed Legislation NYS Deer 2016

[dbHunterNY]

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


 

[dbHunterNY]

be advised the crossbow bill isn't on the list but here's a link to another thread that talks about it....http://huntingny.com/forums/topic/32139-new-x-bow-bill-s7005/

 

[dbHunterNY]

this is getting buried quick.  not sure if some think it should be sticky thread.

[dbHunterNY]

[bump]  ....maybe a mod can pin this thread to the top.  I feel like it's legitimately important.

[BellR]

Probably the only thread in the whole section that actually belongs on a hunting forum, since... you know... its about hunting.

[dbHunterNY]

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[DirtTime]

What do you want us to reply too?

The over all of these bills? If we agree or disagree with them?

 

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.

 

So are we to think there will be a Moose season here in NY? I don't think we have enough of them to put a season into place. JMO.

 

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

 

Why give this area an extended season? 

 

What is it you want us to reply too? 

[dbHunterNY]

What do you want us to reply too?

The over all of these bills? If we agree or disagree with them?

 

So are we to think there will be a Moose season here in NY? I don't think we have enough of them to put a season into place. JMO.

 

Why give this area an extended season? 

 

What is it you want us to reply too? 

 

probably best to post discussions in another thread.  just reply if you discover other pending legislation that involves I guess big game hunting.  this thread is just meant to be an informative/reference thread.  no reason to turn it into a thread where people are arguing about their opinions.  anyone of us may or may not support any one of the bills.  it's just to let others know they're out there.  support them if you agree with them not by posting on here but tell your friends and contact reps in office who represent your area.  that's all.

[dbHunterNY]

http://huntingny.com/forums/topic/32336-proposal-to-lower-age-to-12-for-big-game-hunting/

[dbHunterNY]

updated email I got....
 

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: Referred to ENCON. 4/10/16                       Co-sponsors-Gallivan, Seward, Marchione

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: Referred to Veterans  Affairs 1/6/16           Co-sponsors-Gunther, Colton, Weprin, Hooper

Bill S6665   Sponsor:  Akshar

Authorizes use of Rifles for Big Game hunting (deer and bear) in in Broome, Chenango, Tioga  Counties.  

Status: Referred to Encon, In Committee 3/17/16

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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: Referred to Judiciary; 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: Passed the Senate 3/15/16;  Delivered to Assembly 3/15/16. 

Bill S92  Sponsor:  Gallivan                                                Also A5492 by Nojay

Eliminates the requirement that hunters wear a back tag during the hunting season. 

Status: Passed Senate 2015; Delivered to Assembly; Died in Assembly 1/6/16; Returned to Senate & Referred to ENCON.   

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 

Bill S7005 Sponsor: Gallivan                                           Also A9623 by Gunther

Clarifies the crossbow as a bow, instead of a muzzleloader privilege; eliminates the 200lb max draw restriction; allows 12 & 13 year old hunters to hunt big game with a crossbow; permits the use of crossbows at the same 150 ft setback as other bows. 

Status: Referred to ENCON Committee 3/15/16

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[dbHunterNY]

(been a little while and it was buried couple pages deep)