NY Fisher Trapping Permit

[dinorocks]

I just received this email and wanted to share with the forum in the event there are some fisher trappers out there!  Good luck this year and please be safe!! Dino

Dear Trapper,

You are receiving this email because you applied for a Fisher Trapping Permit in 2020. As you may be aware, earlier this year DEC proposed regulations that would remove the requirement for the free special fisher trapping permit. Unfortunately, due to a publication error, these regulations will not be adopted prior to the start of the 2021 trapping season. To simplify the process for trappers this season, DEC has created a self-issued fisher trapping permit.

We are automatically sending fisher permits to those who applied for a Fisher Trapping Permit in 2020. Please sign and date this permit and carry it with you when trapping. This permit can also be downloaded from the DEC website at: www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30442.html. Please help us spread the word by forwarding this link to any trappers that you know who are interested in trapping fisher this season.

Trappers are not required to submit the lower jaw, head, or carcass of any fisher taken during the 2021 trapping season. In addition, trappers do not have to complete or submit a Fisher Trapping Activity Log this season. Trappers do need to have fisher sealed by DEC staff. A possession tag is attached to this email for your convenience.

Please note that a separate permit is required for trappers wishing to pursue marten, which does include an activity log. Contact the DEC Region 5 Wildlife Office in Warrensburg at 518-623-1240 to obtain a marten trapping permit.

We encourage all trappers to stay involved by commenting on any proposed regulations, including the proposal to remove the special fisher trapping permit. Information on the proposed regulations and how to comment can be found on DEC’s website at: www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/34113.html. 

If you have any questions, please contact your DEC Regional Furbearer Biologist listed below. You can also contact us by responding to this e-mail or by sending a new message to [email protected].  

Good luck this season! 

Region 
DEC Regional Furbearer Contact 
Region 
DEC Regional Furbearer Contact 
3 
Kevin Clarke 
(845) 256-3098 
21 South Putt Corners Rd. 
New Paltz, NY 12561 
7 
Bill Schara 
(607) 753-3095 x. 247 
1285 Fisher Ave. 
Cortland, NY 13045 
4 
Selinda Brandon 
(607) 652-2302 
65561 State Route 10, Suite 1 
Stamford, NY 12167 
8 
Scott Smith 
(607) 622-8271 
7291 Coon Rd. 
Bath, NY 14810 
5 
Tim Watson 
(518) 623-1242 
232 Golf Course Road 
Warrensburg, NY 12885 
9 
Jen Pettit 
(716) 379-6378 
182 E. Union St. 
Allegany, NY 14706 
6 
Tim Pyszczynski 
(315) 785-2534 
State Office Building 
317 Washington St. 
Watertown, NY 13601 
Central Office 
Mandy Watson 
(518) 402-8859 
625 Broadway, 5th Fl. 
Albany, NY 12233-4754 

Bureau of Wildlife
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4754
P: (518) 402-8883 | F: (518) 402-8925[email protected]
www.dec.ny.gov

[Lawdwaz]

Good information Dino, thank you.   
 

I did a copy/paste to my friend in Hemlock, he said he had seen it and it was a moot point as the season isn’t open in the area he primarily traps.  

[Culvercreek hunt club]

11 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Good information Dino, thank you.   
 

I did a copy/paste to my friend in Hemlock, he said he had seen it and it was a moot point as the season isn’t open in the area he primarily traps.  

we were hoping they were expanding it. 

Edited August 31, 2021 by Culvercreek hunt club

[mlammerhirt]

Thanks Dino.....very good info. There.

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[WNYTRPR]

Nice to be able to save the skulls now 

[TrapperGuyAndBabe]

Thank you for posting this