DEC Invites Initial Feedback on Several Wildlife Regulations Being Considered

DEC Invites Initial Feedback on Several Regulations Being Considered
11/22/16 12:30pm

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NYS DEC Press Release- November 22, 2016:

DEC Invites Initial Feedback on Several Wildlife Regulations Being

Considered

Continuing efforts to keep hunters and the public informed about possible

wildlife regulation changes, DEC has posted several ideas that are under

consideration for 2017.

Prior to initiating a formal rulemaking process, DEC routinely seeks public input

regarding concerns or interest in potential changes to regulations. In many

situations, DEC uses scientific surveys to gather public opinion about potential

rule changes. In other cases, DEC communicates informally through e-mails,

letters, or meetings in response to ideas and suggestions. In all situations, it is

helpful to obtain informal feedback to gauge public interest and support, and to

learn of any concerns that may exist, before the formal rulemaking process is

initiated.

DEC invites informal feedback regarding several issues: (1) prohibiting feeding

wild white-tailed deer, (2) issuing permits for 4-Poster TickicideTM and 4-

PosterTM deer treatment devices, (3) strengthening measures to protect New

York deer from Chronic Wasting Disease, (4) eliminating the special permit for

hunting and trapping bobcats in the Harvest Expansion Area, and (5) closing

the season for take of diamondback terrapin.

These ideas are not formal proposals at this time, just options being

considered as potential changes for 2017. Please see

to read the details of each issue and to provide

feedback.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to review and provide comment!