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1 IMPortant Numbers DEC regions NIAGARA ORLEANS MONROE WAYNE GENESEE ERIE 9 WYOMING LIVINGSTON 8 ONTARIO CHAUTAUQUA CATTARAUGUS ALLEGANY STEUBEN YATES SENECA SCHUYLER CHEMUNG CAYUGA TOMPKINS JEFFERSON LEWIS OSWEGO ONONDAGA 7 CORTLAND ONEIDA CLINTON FRANKLIN ST. LAWRENCE 6 HERKIMER MADISON OTSEGO CHENANGO HAMILTON WARREN FULTON SARATOGA MONTGOMERY 4 SCHOHARIE 5 SCHTDY ALBANY GREENE TIOGA DELAWARE BROOME ESSEX WASHINGTON RENSSELAER COLUMBIA Discover yourself... SULLIVAN ULSTER 3 DUTCHESS ORANGE ROCK LAND PUTNAM WEST CHESTER BRONX NEW YORK KINGS 2 1 RICHMOND QUEENS NASSAU SUFFOLK Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in New York State Region Offices Wildlife Law Enforcement Sportsman Ed Stony Brook 50 Circle Rd. Stony Brook, NY Hunters Pt. Plaza st St. Long Island City, NY South Putt Corners Rd. New Paltz, NY North Westcott Rd. Schenectady, NY State Hwy 10, Suite 1 Stamford, NY Route 86, PO Box 296 Ray Brook, NY Golf Course Rd. Warrensburg, NY Washington St. Watertown, NY State Office Building Utica, NY US Highway 11 Potsdam, NY Game Farm Rd. Dexter, NY Erie Blvd. West Syracuse, NY Fisher Avenue Cortland, NY E. Avon-Lima Rd. Avon, NY Coon Rd. Bath, NY Michigan Ave. Buffalo, NY East Union St., Suite 3 Allegany, NY (631) License Sales: (631) (631) (631) (718) (718) (631) (845) (845) (845) (518) (518) (518) (607) (518) (518) (518) (518) (518) (315) (315) (315) (315) (315) (315) (315) (607) ext. 247 (607) ext. 241 (585) (585) (585) (607) ext. 16 (716) (716) (716) (716) (716) Hands-on workshops where women can learn outdoor skills in a supportive atmosphere with patient, enthusiastic instructors. Other Important Numbers DEC Automated Licensing System NYC Watershed Hunting Permits Deer Management Hotline Report Game Take via DECALS TIPP (Turn in Poachers and Polluters) Lifetime License Information Sportsman Education Reporting Banded Waterfowl Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) 1-86-NY-DECALS ( ) GAME-RPT ( ) TIPP DEC ( ) (518) HUNT ED Law Enforcement (ECOs) Vist our website HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

2 New York State Environmental Conservation Police Question: Is it legal to feed black bears at any time? Answer: No. New regulations prohibit the feeding of black bears at any time. Question: What is the definition of an unloaded crossbow for transportation or possession in a motor vehicle? Answer: A crossbow is considered to be unloaded once the bolt is removed, regardless if the crossbow remains cocked or uncocked. Question: I recently purchased a large caliber air rifle, may I use it to hunt big game. Answer: No. Only certain small game species may be taken with an air rifle including squirrels, rabbits, hare, ruffed grouse, furbearers that may be hunted (e.g., raccoons and coyotes), and unprotected wildlife (e.g., porcupine, red squirrel, woodchuck). To use an air rifle to hunt small game it must propel a single projectile that is.17 caliber or larger and produce a muzzle velocity of at least 600 feet per second. Question: May I continue to track a wounded deer after legal sunset? Answer: Hunters may attempt to recover wounded big game after legal sunset. However they may not discharge a firearm or longbow at a big game animal other than during legal hunting hours. Question: I understand that crossbows are now legal to use for hunting. What species of wildlife may I harvest with a crossbow? Answer: Only deer and bear may be taken by crossbow during the regular season and any muzzleloading season that follows the regular season. For more information on hunting with a crossbow, see page 12 or go to dec.ny.gov/outdoor/68802.html. Question: What type of license do I need to hunt deer and bear with a crossbow? Answer: When pursuing deer and bear during the regular season only a big game hunting license is required. If hunting deer and bear with a crossbow during the muzzleloading season that follows the regular season, a Toll-Free 24 Hour muzzleloading privilege must also be purchased. For more information on hunting with a crossbow, see page 12 or visit the link listed in the question above. Question: Can I use a rangefinder mounted on my bow to assist in hunting big game? Answer: Yes, as long as it does not project a visible beam of light. Question: At my local sporting goods store I see a variety of commercial deer foods for sale. Are they legal to sell? Answer: Although feeding wild deer is illegal at any time, commercial deer feed can be used for domestic animals. Therefore, it is still legal for sale. Questions: I ve heard that there was a change in the timeframe for reporting my game harvest of deer, bear, and turkeys. What is the current timeframe required for the reporting of these species? Answer: The time frame for reporting your harvest of deer, bear, and turkeys was changed from 48 hours to 7 days. Question: Is it legal to bone out the meat from my deer or bear in the woods and pack it out. Answer: Yes, you may pack out just the meat provided you retain your completed carcass tag. If you are packing out a portion of the meat, you must leave the original tag with the carcass and fill out an additional tag for the cut portions containing the taker's name, address, license number and the date the portions were cut Hunting & Trapping Guide

3 Eco Dispatch Center: Operation Dark Night In the fall of 2010, Operation Dark Night was conducted to combat poaching at night in 57 of 62 counties throughout the state. Deer Jacking, the shooting of deer at night while freezing them by shining bright lights in their eyes, is recognized as a particularly heinous poaching offense. Operation Dark Night is the statewide expansion of 2009 s pilot deer jacking initiative, Operation Jack Hammer which was implemented in roughly half of the counties in the state. Operations Dark Night and Jack Hammer resulted in a total of 244 defendants charged with 519 offenses of the Environmental Conservation Law; the largest deer jacking initiative in the state s history. NYS Environmental Conservation Officers (ECO) Anthony Glorioso, (right) and ECOs Sean Dewey and Mike Arp (not shown) support youth hunting. The ECOs in conjunction with the NY Conservation Officers association, assisted Walt Bennett of the Greene County Sportsmans Federation and Doug Little of the National Wild Turkey Federation, with the highly successful 5th Annual Youth Pheasant Hunt held in Greene County. Poachers are stealing your fish & wildlife resources! ECO Mike Phelps Report Game Law Violators by calling DEC's 24-Hour Dispatch Center at Six illegal deer with T/Sgt. Keith Isles, K9 Shamey (left) and ECO Vern Bauer (right) in Delaware County. ECO Josh Crain with a youth hunter. GALLERY Hunting & Trapping Guide 61

4 Environmental Conservation Officers Wildlife Compact Effective March 1, 2006, New York State joined the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC). The IWVC is a compact under which member states reciprocate regarding the suspension or revocation of licenses and permits resulting from violations concerning the pursuit, possession or taking of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, shellfish and crustaceans. If a person s license or permit privileges which come under the scope of the IWVC are suspended or revoked in one member state, they are subject to suspension or revocation in all member states. In addition to license and permit suspensions and revocations which result from a conviction for the illegal pursuit, possession or taking of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, shellfish and crustaceans, failing to appear in court or to otherwise answer a ticket or summons issued for such violations will also result in license or permit suspension. IWVC member states also agree to recognize convictions for violations within the scope of the IWVC which occur in all other member states and to apply them toward license and permit suspension and revocations in the state in which the person resides. There are now 36 member states. Other states and Canadian provinces are expected to join the IWVC in the near future. For a complete list of IWVC member states, please call DEC s Division of Law Enforcement at Albany ECO L. Billotto (518) ECO K. Bush (518) ECO K. Swan (518) SECO T. Caifa (518) Allegany ECO K. Basile (585) ECO R. Calanni (585) ECO M. Wojtkowiak (607) SECO D. Pleakis (716) Bronx ECO M. Clemens (718) ECO E. Dowling (845) ECO N. Favreau (646) ECO J. Woodin (646) SECO J. Verhague (718) Broome ECO J. Blincoe (607) ECO A. Mccormick (607) ECO E. Templeton (607) SECO T. Lutz (315) Cattaraugus ECO T. Hansen (716) ECO R. Nosal (716) ECO N. Verhague (716) SECO D. Pleakis (716) Cayuga ECO M. Colesante (315) ECO C. Nielsen (315) ECO S. Sincebaugh (315) SECO D. Mcshane (315) Chautauqua ECO K. Budniewski (716) ECO C. Freeman (716) ECO D. Gowan (716) Law Enforcement Toll Free 24-Hour ECO Dispatch ECO J. Kinney (716) SECO F. Lauricella (716) Chemung ECO T. Dragotta (607) ECO S. Farrand (607) SECO P. Barton (585) Chenango ECO B. Armstrong (607) SECO K. Warner (315) Clinton ECO D. Malone (518) ECO L. Taylor (518) SECO D. Darrah (518) Columbia ECO P. Brinkerhoff (518) ECO J. Cox (518) SECO J. Hays (518) Cortland ECO T. Fernandes (607) SECO K. Warner (315) Delaware ECO V. Bauer (845) ECO N. Doig (607) ECO G. Wilber Iii (607) SECO K. Beiter (518) Dutchess ECO R. Hodor Jr. (845) ECO D. Read Iii (845) ECO B. Whalen (914) SECO D. Clayton (845) Erie ECO D. Dougherty (716) ECO C. Gill (716) ECO C. Lohr (716) ECO S. Marshall (716) ECO M. Mazurkiewicz (716) ECO R. Peinkofer (716) ECO M. S. Phelps (716) ECO A. C. Wilson (716) SECO F. Lauricella (716) Essex ECO J. Blades (518) ECO J. Cole (518) ECO M. Lacroix (518) ECO M. C. Phelps (518) SECO D. Darrah (518) Franklin ECO J. Cranker (518) ECO J. Hovey (518) ECO K. Riggs (518) ECO J. Sibbert (518) SECO D. Darrah (518) Fulton ECO S. Manns (518) ECO N. Mead (518) SECO H. Barber (518) Genesee ECO R. Rauscher (585) SECO J. Schultz (585) Greene ECO M. Arp (518) ECO S. Dewey (518) ECO A. Glorioso (518) SECO K. Beiter (518) Hamilton ECO P. Buswell (518) ECO K. Kelly (315) ECO S. Pierce (518) SECO H. Barber (518) Herkimer ECO J. Kerns (315) ECO D. Lucas (315) ECO R. Ritzel (315) ECO C. Schoonover (315) SECO M. Jacoby (315) SECO T. Richards (315) Jefferson ECO S. Bartoszewski (315) ECO M. Garrigan (315) ECO M. Malone (315) ECO J. Murphy (315) ECO T. Wensley (315) SECO C. Handley (315) Kings ECO M. Baker (718) ECO G. Maneeley (718) ECO M. Nichols (646) ECO J. Okonuk (914) ECO N. Stevens (646) SECO M. Lochner (718) Lewis ECO F. Fuerch (315) ECO S. Hutton (315) ECO J. Murphy (315) ECO E. Roderick (315) SECO C. Handley (315) SECO T. Richards (315) Livingston ECO B. Wade (585) ECO C. Ward (585) SECO J. Schultz (585) Madison ECO H. Chase (315) ECO C. Childs (315) SECO K. Warner (315) Monroe ECO E. Haag (585) ECO B. Hummel (585) ECO J. Lutz (585) ECO B. Shea (585) ECO E. Snowdon (585) SECO J. Schultz (585) Montgomery ECO J. Deangelis (518) ECO C. Valenty (518) SECO T. Caifa (518) Nassau ECO E. Dalecki (516) ECO D. Ferraro (516) ECO M. Unger (516) New York ECO D. Dainack (718) ECO T. Machnica (845) ECO B. Wilson (646) SECO B. Rivers (718) Niagara ECO J. Powers (716) ECO J. Rogers (716) ECO R. Thompson (716) SECO D. Pleakis (716) HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

5 EnviroNMental Conservation officers Wildlife Violators are Stealing From you! Call TIPP-DEC or an officer listed below to report poaching, trespassing, baiting or other wildlife violations. d Oneida ECO V. Fonda (315) ECO R. Grisolini (315) ECO J. Kerns (315) ECO S. Lakeman (315) ECO R. Ritzel (315) SECO M. Jacoby (315) SECO T. Richards (315) Onondaga ECO R. Head (315) ECO P. Sherman (315) ECO C. Starczek (315) ECO S. Yacavone (315) SECO D. Mcshane (315) Ontario ECO J. Dobies (585) ECO D. Malloy (585) ECO J. Stansfield (315) SECO T. Stoner (585) Orange ECO M. Buckley (845) ECO J. Conway (845) ECO N. Desotelle (845) ECO D. Galvin (845) ECO A. Gordon (845) ECO K. Shephard (845) SECO M. Townley (845) Orleans ECO P. Kroth (585) ECO G Wilson (585) SECO J. Schultz (585) Oswego ECO W. Burnell (315) ECO M. Dorrett (315) ECO S. Dussault (315) ECO M. Harger (315) ECO A. Panipinto (315) SECO J. Reitmeier (315) Otsego ECO T. Card (607) ECO M. Vencak (607) ECO K. Zurmuhlen (607) SECO T. Harrington (518) Putnam ECO J. Curinga (845) ECO J. Davey (845) ECO K. Manners (845) ECO A. Markey (845) ECO B. Toth (845) SECO M. Filmer (845) Queens ECO C. Lattimer (718) ECO D. Lum (718) ECO M. Mat (516) ECO S. Mathis (646) SECO J. Verhague (718) Rensselaer ECO B. Canzeri (518) ECO R. Fetterman (518) SECO J. Hays (518) RiCHmond ECO A. Brassard (718) ECO D. Thomas (646) SECO B. Rivers (718) rockland ECO N. Desotelle (845) ECO D. Galvin (845) ECO K. Shephard (845) SECO M. Townley (845) Saratoga ECO R. Higgins (518) ECO M. Klein (518) ECO J. Service (518) ECO S. Shaw (518) SECO C. Ruckert (518) schenectady ECO J. Deangelis (518) ECO C. Valenty (518) SECO T. Caifa (518) schoharie ECO K. Isles (518) ECO M. Terrell (518) SECO T. Harrington (518) schuyler ECO J. Lifrieri (607) SECO P. Barton (585) Seneca ECO S. Angotti (315) ECO K. Levanway (607) SECO T. Stoner (585) St. Lawrence ECO S. Atwood (315) ECO T. Basford (315) ECO B. Canary (315) ECO J. Munn (315) ECO J. Ryan (315) ECO J. Schneller (315) ECO M. Sherry (315) SECO M. Revenaugh (315) Steuben ECO D. Hulett (607) ECO E. Stull (607) SECO P. Barton (585) Suffolk ECO L. Bobseine (631) ECO D. Damrath (516) ECO J. Eastwood (631) ECO T. Fay (631) ECO T. Gadomski (631) ECO K. Grady (631) ECO M. Krug (631) ECO C. Lagree (631) ECO A. Lawston (631) ECO D. Oliver (631) ECO M. Simmons (631) ECO J. Sulkey (516) ECO M. Unger (516) ECO J. Wolgast (631) SECO D. Bengel (631) SECO M. Blaising (631) SECO F. Carbone (631) Sullivan ECO M. Bello (845) ECO S. Steingart (845) ECO R. Wood (845) SECO D. Lindsley (845) Tioga ECO S. Winnick Iii (607) SECO T. Lutz (315) tompkins ECO O. Eisenberg (607) ECO J. Milewski Jr (607) SECO T. Lutz (315) Ulster ECO L. Bello (845) ECO B. Gillis (845) ECO C. Stephens Jr (845) ECO M. Schillinger (845) SECO D. Clayton (845) SECO D. Lindsley (845) Warren ECO S. Delarosa (518) ECO L. Gerrain (518) ECO G. Lapoint (518) SECO H. Barber (518) Washington ECO T. Chase (518) ECO J. Dempster (518) ECO S. Gonyeau (518) SECO C. Ruckert (518) Wayne ECO J. Crain (315) ECO W. Powell Iii (315) ECO T. Smith (315) SECO T. Stoner (585) WestCHester ECO J. Curinga (845) ECO J. Davey (845) ECO K. Manners (845) ECO A. Markey (845) ECO B. Toth (845) SECO M. Filmer (845) Wyoming ECO J. Hunt (716) ECO R. Ward Jr (585) SECO D. Pleakis (716) Yates ECO P. Blanton (585) SECO T. Stoner (585) HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 63

6 General license INFormation Mandatory Hunter Education A hunter education course is required for persons who cannot provide proof that they have ever possessed a hunting license. The general course is a minimum 10 hours in length. DEC honors hunter education certificates and sporting licenses from all other states and countries. You must be at least 11 years of age to take this class. Mandatory Bowhunter Education Hunters wishing to bowhunt for big game must present either: 1. proof that he or she successfully completed an approved bowhunter education course; (Note: Approved courses are International Bowhunter Education Program Courses or an equivalent course. If in doubt, call toll free HUNT-ED2) or 2. proof that he or she previously held a bowhunting license or stamp issued in 1980 or later; if proof is from prior to 1980, he/she must take an additional 8 hour minimum bowhunter education course. MandatoRY Crossbow training (new for this fall) Hunters wishing to use a crossbow to hunt big game must complete training in the safe use of hunting with a crossbow and responsible crossbow hunting practices. See page 12 for details. Residency To qualify for a resident license, a person must live in New York State for more than 30 days immediately preceding the date of application. Land ownership in New York does not make you a resident. Residency is that place where a person maintains a fixed, permanent and principal home (regardless of where temporarily located), such as where a person is registered to vote. If under 18, the residence of parents or legal guardian shall be deemed such person s residence. Active members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in New York and full-time college students in residence in the state during the school year (proof required) qualify for annual resident licenses. Minimum Hunting Age Minors under the age of 12 may not obtain a hunting license or hunt wildlife. License Year Licenses and permits are valid from October 1 through September 30. To hunt small game or big game prior to October 1, the previous year s license is required. Previous year s hunting licenses will be available at all license-issuing outlets until September 30. License Responsibilities A license or tag is not transferable and may be used only by the person to whom issued (except for Deer Management Permits see page 28 30). It is not legal to possess another person s license while hunting. A license to hunt, trap or fish does not give Resident Licenses, Privileges And Stamps Type Age Fee Conservation Legacy Yrs. $96 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Jr. Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to a Super Sportsman License plus a Habitat and Access Stamp and subscription to the Conservationist Magazine. For just $8.00 more than the cost of a Super Sportsman, you get a Habitat Stamp and subscription to the Conservationist magazine a $17.00 value. Super Sportsman Yrs. $88 Qualifications: Same as Conservation Legacy. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game, big game, bowhunting, muzzleloading licenses and turkey permit. Trapper Super Sportsman Yrs. $88 Qualifications: Hunter & Trapper Education Certificates OR proof of previous hunting and trapping licenses. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to small game, big game, muzzleloading, fishing and trapping licenses and turkey permits. Sportsman Yrs. $47 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game and big game hunting. Senior Sportsman 70+ Yrs. $10 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to fishing, small game and big game hunting. Small and Big Game Yrs. $29 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. If Patriot (see page 16), NO FEE. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons. Hunt deer and bear with gun, crossbow (see page 12), muzzleloader or bow (with appropriate bow privilege) during the regular season, or hunt with shotgun or muzzleloader during the January firearms season (permit required see page 20) in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). NOTE: Those under 18 who are hunting big game for the first time as a holder of a big game license must be accompanied for the entire season by a parent or legal guardian, or a person over 18 (holding written permission from parent or guardian) with at least one year s experience in hunting bear or deer. Accompanier must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game. Deer Management Permit (DMP) (Must apply by October 1) 14+ Yrs. 12+ Yrs. (Youth Bowhunting Only) Qualifications: Available to holders of Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, Sportsman, Big & Small Game licenses for a non-refundable $10 application fee. The application fee is waived for Lifetime Sportsman licenses purchased prior to Oct. 1, 2009, and all Junior Hunters & Junior Bowhunters. Privileges: Application for an antlerless deer tag that is issued by random computer selection. This tag is valid for hunting antlerless deer only (both antlers less than 3" long) in a selected Wildlife Management Unit. See DMP map on page 30. Military Disabled Sportsman 16+ Yrs. $5 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license PLUS 40% or greater service-related military disability documented annually by a letter dated in the current year from the Veteran s Administration (unless VA letter states Permanent ). Privileges: Same as Sportsman license. Bowhunting Privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) $ Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt big game, PLUS Acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bowhunting Stamp issued in 1980 or later, OR NYS Jr. Bowhunting License issued in 1980 or later. Privileges: Hunt deer and bear with bow only during bowhunting season. NOTE: Residents hunting bear or deer with a bow during the regular season must possess both a valid big game license and either a current bowhunting privilege or a valid bowhunter education certificate. This includes Westchester and Suffolk counties. FREE Bowhunting Privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) Qualifications: Same as Bowhunter Privilege Privileges: Same as Bowhunter Privilege Muzzleloading Privilege (must be accompanied by valid big game license) 70+ Yrs. OR 40%+ Military Disabled No Fee Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt big game. Privileges: Hunt deer and bear with a muzzleloading firearm during muzzleloading season, and the January special firearms season in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). With this privilege, crossbows (see page 12) may also be used to hunt deer and bear in the late muzzleloading seasons HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

7 General license INFormation Resident Licenses, Privileges And Stamps Type Age Fee FREE Muzzleloading (must be accompanied by valid big game license) 70+ Yrs. OR 40%+ Military Disabled Lifetime Sporting Licenses The following Lifetime Licenses are available to New York State residents only and may be purchased at all license issuing outlets throughout New York State. Applicants must prove NYS residency for one year prior to application (proofs are the same as annual licenses with the exception of the one-year requirement). For additional information and clarification on Lifetime License sales, contact our License Sales Unit, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY , call , or visit our website Lifetime Resident Sportsman License (combined small game, big game and fishing privileges, also includes turkey permits): For a person age 0 4 $380 For a person age 5 11 $535 For a person age $765 For a person age 70 or older $65 Other Lifetime Resident Licenses/Privileges Small and Big Game $535 Hunting License Fishing License (age 0 69) Fishing License (age 70 and older) $460 $65 Trapping License $395 Bowhunting $235 Muzzleloading $235 Lifetime Licenses & Tags for Young Hunters Young hunters who hold a lifetime hunting license and wish to receive their tags must first take the appropriate hunter safety training course. A copy of the certificate(s) must be sent to the DEC License Sales Unit (see address above) before their tags can be fulfilled. Young hunters should take the appropriate training course well in advance of the season to allow adequate time for their tags to be mailed. Tags cannot be obtained by contacting your local license issuing agent. * When purchasing a lifetime license for a child, the purchaser must bring proof of the child s age (e. g., birth certificate or passport) and a copy of the parent s residency proof HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 15 No Fee Qualifications: Same as Muzzleloading Privilege. Privileges: Same as Muzzleloading Privilege. Small Game Yrs. $26 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons. Junior Bowhunting (must apply in person accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Yrs. $9 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education certificate, OR previous Jr. Bowhunting License PLUS proof of age (birth certificate) for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12 13: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or a youth mentor 21 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). Ages 14 15: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or person 18 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). * Accompanier must have certain privileges and a number of years of hunting experience in hunting (see page 35). Junior Hunting (must apply in person accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Yrs. $5 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS proof of age (e.g. birth certificate or passport) for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12 13: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 21 or over with written permission from parent/guardian. Ages 14 15: Hunt small game species with gun or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 18 or over with written permission from parent/guardian. Hunt big game species with a gun, crossbow (see page 12), or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or youth mentor 21 years or older designated in writing (see permission form on page 35 of this guide). * Accompanier must have a current hunting license, and if the youth is using a crossbow, accompanier must be certified in crossbow use (see page 12). Junior Hunters do not need a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl. Turkey Permit 12+ Yrs. $10 Qualifications: Current year license to hunt small game. * Turkey tags are included with the purchase of a Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, or Lifetime Sportsman License. To hunt turkey, all hunters must have a turkey permit. There are no exceptions. Habitat and Access Stamp Any $5 Venison Donation (help feed the hungry by supporting NY's venison donation program) Conservation Patron (includes Habitat Access Stamp and Conservationist subscription) Federal Duck Stamp (available at most Post Offices and some sporting goods stores) Any $1 or more Any $ Yrs. $15 Qualifications: Validated by holder s signature on the face of the stamp, AND NYS Conservation Legacy, Trapper Super Sportsman, Super Sportsman, Sportsman, Senior Sportsman, Small and Big Game, or Small Game license. Privileges: Hunt migratory waterfowl. It is not needed for gallinules, coot, crows, rails, woodcock or snipe. All migratory game bird hunters, including Junior Hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program by calling toll free or register online at: Trapping Yrs. $21 Qualifications: Trapper Education Certificate OR previous trapping license. Privileges: Set traps for species during their appropriate season (see page 54). 70+ Yrs. $5 Discounted Trapping 40% Military Disabled Free Qualifications: Same as Trapping PLUS 40% or greater service-related military disability documented annually by a letter from Veteran s Administration, unless your VA letter states "Permanent, or Patriot (See page 16). Privileges: Same as trapping. Junior Trapping (must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Qualifications: Trapper Education Certificate OR previous trapping license. Privileges: Same as trapping. See trapper mentoring information on page 35. Under 16 Yrs. $6 Note: Fishing privileges are included in Conservation Legacy, Super Sportsman, Trapper Super Sportsman, Sportsman and Senior Sportsman licenses.

8 General license INFormation the holder any right to go on private property without permission of the landowner. You can legally purchase and possess only one big game or sportsman license per year. Your license must be carried on your person when hunting or trapping. It is illegal to refuse to show your license on demand to a law enforcement officer or the owner, lessee or person in control of the lands (or their designees) while on their property. Make sure that your license has all the correct information. Carefully check it immediately after receipt. If you discover an error, have it corrected as soon as possible. Do NOT heat laminate your license. High temperatures will destroy the tags and turn them black. Back Tags Must be visibly displayed on the middle of your back while hunting, except in the Northern Zone and Catskill Park. Small Game License Exceptions All residents must have a valid hunting license in their possession except: Resident owners primarily engaged in farming, lessees and members of their immediate families do not need a small game hunting license when hunting on farm lands they are occupying and cultivating. Native Americans living on a reservation do not need a hunting license while hunting on reservation lands. Free Licenses/Patriot Licenses Free hunting and trapping licenses are available to members of the Shinnecock and Poospatuck tribes and members of the Six Nations residing on reservations in the state. They must be obtained from some tribal councils or DEC headquarters in Albany (518) Free small/big game, fishing and trapping licenses are also available to NYS residents who have the appropriate Sportsmen Education and are active service members of the NYS Militia, US Reserve Forces or certain members of the US Armed Forces. For more detailed information, visit our website or call (518) Lost Licenses A current year lost license may be replaced at any license issuing outlet at a cost of $5 for a license panel. Big game carcass tag sets or turkey carcass tag sets may be replaced at a cost of $10. There is no charge to replace a lost backtag. Hunters with Disabilities For more information, write the NYS DEC Special Licenses Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY or call (518) The application process takes time; write or call well before you intend to hunt. Non-Ambulatory Hunter Permit This permit allows qualified hunters to shoot a firearm from a motorized vehicle (including an off-road vehicle) that has the motor turned Nonresident Licenses, Privileges And Stamps Type Age Fee Nonresident Super Sportsman 16+ Yrs. $280 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS Acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Junior Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Nonresident Bowhunting or combination license issued 1993 or later. Privileges: All the privileges that apply to nonresident big & small game, fishing, bowhunting, muzzleloading licenses and a turkey permit. NOTE: Bear hunting is not included in the Nonresident Super Sportsman license. A separate bear tag must be purchased. Nonresident Big Game (Deer only) 16+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt deer only with gun, crossbow (see page 12), muzzleloader or bow (with appropriate bow privilege) during the regular season, or hunt deer with shotgun or muzzleloader during the January firearms season (permit required, see page 20), in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). NOTE: Those under 18 who are hunting big game for the first time as a holder of a big game license must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or a person over 18 with at least one year s experience in hunting bear or deer, for the entire season. The parent, guardian or person over 18 must have a current license that allows the hunting of big game. Deer Management Permit (DMP) (Must apply by October 1) off and that is completely off the highway right-of-way. To qualify for a Non-Ambulatory Hunter Permit, a person must be physically unable to move about except with the use of a mechanized aid such as a wheelchair. Modified LongBOw AutHOrization New legislation has repealed the Modified Archer Permit and replaced it with the Modified Longbow Authorization. This authorization allows qualified sportsmen to hunt big or small game with a bow that is equipped with a mechanical device to hold it in a drawn and cocked position. This authorization does not allow the use of a crossbow. To qualify for a Modified Longbow Authorization, a sportsman must be permanently or temporarily physically disabled and unable to 14+ Yrs. 12+ Yrs. (Youth Bowhunting Only) Qualifications: Nonresident Super Sportsman, Nonresident Big Game, Nonresident Bowhunting OR Nonresident Muzzleloading license must pay a $10 non-refundable application fee. The fee is waived for Nonresident Junior Hunters and Nonresident Junior Bowhunters. Privileges: Application for an antlerless deer tag that is issued by random computer selection. This tag is valid for hunting antlerless deer only (both antlers less than 3" long) in a selected Wildlife Management Unit during all Southern Zone seasons. See DMP map on page 30. Nonresident Bowhunting 16+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS Acceptable Bowhunter Education Certificate, OR Bow Stamp issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Junior Bowhunting License issued 1980 or later, OR NYS Nonresident Bowhunting or Super Sportsman (1993 or later). Privileges: Hunt deer only with a bow only during bowhunting seasons. Includes the regular season in Westchester County (WMU 3S) and Suffolk County (WMU 1C). Nonresident Muzzleloading 14+ Yrs. $140 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate, OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt deer only with a muzzleloader during muzzleloading season, and the January special firearms season in Suffolk County (WMU 1C). With this privilege, crossbows (see page 12) may also be used to hunt deer in the late muzzleloading seasons. Nonresident Bear Tag 16+ Yrs. $50 Qualifications: Current year Nonresident Super Sportsman OR current year Nonresident Big Game license OR current year Nonresident Bowhunting License OR current year Nonresident Muzzleloading License. Privileges: Hunt bear with appropriate implement and during the appropriate seasons based on the qualifying license(s) purchased (see bear season map on page 33). Nonresident Small Game 16+ Yrs. $85 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license. Privileges: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during the appropriate seasons. $10 draw and hold a bow. For more information write the address above or visit our website, Modified CrossBOw Permit This permit allows qualified people to hunt big or small game with a crossbow that has been specifically modified with a device that only allows it to be discharged (fired) by means of a breath tube. This permit does not allow the use of an unmodified crossbow. To qualify for a Modified Crossbow Permit, a person must be permanently physically unable to hold or draw a legal bow or to fire a legal bow that has been modified to hold and release the string. If a person can pull the trigger on a gun, he or she will not qualify for a Modified Crossbow Permit HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

9 General License Information Nonresident Licenses, Privileges And Stamps Type Age Fee Nonresident Junior Bowhunting (must apply in person, accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Yrs. $9 Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS acceptable Bowhunter Education certificate, OR previous Jr. Bowhunting License PLUS proof of age for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12 13: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or a youth mentor 21 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). Ages 14 15: Hunt deer and bear with bow during the bowhunting season and the regular season, when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or person 18 years or older and designated in writing (see page 35). * Accompanier must have certain privileges and a number of years of hunting experience in hunting (see page 35). Nonresident Junior Hunting (must apply in person, Yrs. $5 accompanied by parent or legal guardian) Qualifications: Hunter Education Certificate OR previous hunting license, PLUS proof of age for 1st time applicants. Privileges: Ages 12 13: Hunt small game species with gun or bow during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 21 or over with written permission from parent/guardian. Ages 14 15: Hunt small game species with gun or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) during appropriate seasons when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian, or person 18 or over with written permission from parent/guardian. Hunt big game species with a gun, crossbow (see page 12), or bow (with appropriate bow eligibility) when accompanied* by a parent, legal guardian or youth mentor 21 years or older designated in writing (see permission form on page 35 of this guide). * Accompanier must have a current hunting license. Junior hunters do not need a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl. Nonresident Turkey Permit 12+ Yrs. $50 Qualifications: Nonresident Small Game License, Super Sportsman or Junior Hunting License (ages 12 15). Privileges: Hunt wild turkey during the fall and spring turkey seasons. See page 44 for bag limits and dates. * Turkey carcass tags are included, (no fee) with the purchase of a Nonresident Super Sportsman License. To hunt turkey, all hunters must have a turkey permit. There are no exceptions. Habitat and Access Stamp Any $5 Conservation Patron (includes Habitat and Access Stamp & Conservationist subscription) Any $12 Federal Duck Stamp (available at most post offices and some sporting goods stores) 16+ Yrs. $15 Note: You must sign your Federal Duck Stamp across its face prior to hunting. Privileges: Hunt migratory waterfowl. It is not needed for gallinules, coot, crows, rails, woodcock or snipe. All migratory game bird hunters, including junior hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program by calling toll free or register online at: Nonresident Trapping 16+ Yrs. $310 Qualifications: Trapping Education Certificate OR trapping license from any state. Privileges: Set traps for species during appropriate seasons (see page 35 for youth mentor information). Sportsmen Education All first-time hunters, bowhunters and trappers need to pass one or more courses before they can get a license in New York. Trained instructors certified by the DEC teach safe and responsible outdoors practices and the important role of hunters and trappers in conservation. All courses are free of charge, but space may be limited. As hunting seasons approach, many classes are filled up quickly. SIGN UP EARLY! For more information on DEC Sportsman Education Programs, including a list of courses, visit: Remember to Report Your Game Harvest Visit for details. It s the law! See page HUNTING & trapping GUIDE 17

10 General HuntING Regul ations The following are general hunting regulations. Specific regulations for various game species are in the Small Game, Big Game and Trapping sections of this booklet. Definitions Air gun a firearm that uses spring or compressed air (not gunpowder) to propel a single projectile that is.17 caliber or larger and produces a muzzle velocity of at least 600 feet per second. You may use a smooth or rifled bore. Bow includes long (stick), compound, or recurve bow. Crossbow consists of a bow, a string, and either compound or recurve limbs with minimum width of 17 inches (tip of limbs, uncocked), mounted on a stock. The stock shall have a trigger with a working safety that holds the string and limbs under tension until released. It shall have a minimum overall length from the butt of the stock to the front of the limbs of 24 inches and be able to launch a minimum 14 inch arrow/bolt, not including the legal arrowhead. It shall have a draw weight of 100 to 200 pounds. Firearm all guns, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and BB and pellet guns. Handgun is any pistol or revolver intended to be aimed and fired with one hand, and having a barrel length not exceeding 16 inches. To hunt means to pursue, shoot, kill or capture (other than trap) wildlife and includes all lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife whether or not they result in taking. Hunting also includes all acts to assist another person in taking wildlife. Motor vehicle means every vehicle or device operated by any power other than muscle power including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, trailers, motorboats, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles whether operated on or off public highways. Muzzleloading firearm is a firearm loaded through the muzzle, shooting a single projectile and having a minimum bore of.44 inch. Public highway means any road maintained by a state, county or town. A private road is one maintained by a person or corporation. Rifle is a firearm with a barrel length of 16 inches or more with rifling in the barrel that uses metallic cartridges. Shotgun is a firearm with a barrel length of 18 inches or more that uses shells that are nonmetallic except for the base. To take means to pursue, shoot, hunt, kill, capture, trap, snare or net wildlife and game and all lesser acts that disturb or worry wildlife or to place or use any net or other device commonly used to take wildlife. To trap means to take, kill or capture wildlife with traps, deadfalls and other devices commonly used to take wildlife, including the shooting or killing of lawfully trapped animals. It also includes all related activities such as placing, setting, staking or checking traps or assisting another person with these activities. Manner Of Taking It is illegal to take or hunt wildlife: while in or on a motor vehicle (except by special permit see page 16). with the aid of a vehicle s lights. on or from any public road. with any firearm equipped with a silencer. with any firearm which continues to fire as long as the trigger is held back (an automatic firearm). with any semi-automatic firearm with a capacity to hold more than 6 rounds, except: 1. firearms using.22 or.17 caliber rimfire ammunition, or 2. firearms altered to reduce their capacity to no more than 6 shells at one time in the magazine and chamber combined, or 3. autoloading pistols with a barrel length of less than eight inches. with a spear. with a bow equipped with any mechanical device which is attached to the bow (other than the bowstring) for drawing, holding or releasing the bowstring except for a person with a physical disability in possession of a Modified Longbow Authorization (compound bows are legal). with a spear gun or modified crossbow except for a person with a physical disability in possession of a Modified Crossbow Permit. with an arrow with an explosive head or shaft. with any device designed or intended to deliver drugs to an animal. Baiting It is illegal to hunt with the aid of bait or over any baited area when hunting big game, upland game birds, turkey or waterfowl. Artificial lights It is illegal to hunt deer or bear with the aid of any artificial light including laser sights. SPOtligHting You may use lights to observe wildlife under the following conditions: You are not within 500 feet of a home or farm building, unless you have permission from the owner or lessee (when looking for deer or bear). While in or on a motor vehicle and operating a light and no person has a firearm, crossbow or bow unless: the firearm or crossbow is taken down or the bow is unstrung, or the firearm or crossbow is securely fastened in a case, or the firearm or crossbow is locked in the trunk of the vehicle, or the firearm is a handgun. For information on hunting furbearers at night, see page 51. Possession Of Firearms And CrossBOws During the open season for deer, it is illegal to: possess shotgun shells loaded with slug or ball, unless holding a valid license (including carcass tags) or permit to take deer or bear, or possess a rifle larger than a.22 rimfire (muzzleloading rifles excepted) in areas where rifles are banned for taking deer. It is illegal to use a crossbow for hunting, or to carry one afield in any of the bowhunting only Wildlife Management Units. In Westchester County and on Long Island, it is illegal to use any rifle for hunting, or to carry one afield. In the Northern Zone, it is illegal to carry a rifle larger than. 22 rimfire or a shotgun loaded with slug, ball or buckshot afield if accompanied by a dog, except when coyote hunting. Possession of handguns in New York requires a NYS Pistol Permit. New York does not recognize permits issued by other states. Transportation Of Firearms A person may not transport or possess a shotgun, rifle or crossbow in or on a motor vehicle, including any all terrain vehicle, unless the firearm is unloaded in both chamber and magazine or the crossbow is unloaded or taken down. A loaded firearm may be carried or possessed in a motorboat while legally hunting migratory game birds. Did you know? marked the 125th anniversary of the creation of the New York State s Forest Ranger force....dec Forest Rangers are police officers. In 2010, 106 DEC Rangers protected nearly 5 million acres of state land, walking or paddling 23,669 miles on their patrols....dec Forest Rangers venture into remote wilderness to find lost people....in 2010, Rangers conducted 140 search missions and 65 rescue missions HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

11 General Hunting Regul ations A muzzleloader is considered unloaded when the cap is off the nipple, the primer is removed, the primer powder is removed from the flintlock pan, or the battery is not in an electric-fired muzzleloader. A crossbow is considered unloaded when the arrow/bolt is removed, regardless whether the crossbow is cocked or uncocked. A crossbow is considered taken down when the limbs have been removed from the stock or securely fastened in a case, or locked in a trunk. Discharge Of Firearms, Crossbows And Bows It is illegal to discharge a firearm, crossbow or bow: so that the load or arrow/bolt passes over any part of a public highway. within 500 feet of any school, playground, or an occupied factory or church. within 500 feet of a dwelling, farm building or structure in occupation or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an employee, or have the owner s consent. You may hunt waterfowl over water within 500 feet of a dwelling or public structure as long as neither are within 500 feet in the direction you are shooting. Protected And Unprotected Wildlife In New York State, nearly all species of wildlife are protected. Most species, including endangered species, songbirds, hawks and owls are fully protected and may not be taken. The few unprotected species include porcupine, red squirrel, woodchuck, English sparrow, starling, rock pigeon and monk parakeet. Unprotected species may be taken at any time without limit. However, a hunting license is required to hunt unprotected wildlife with a bow or firearm. Game species may be taken only during their open seasons and as summarized in this Guide. Persons taking wildlife on licensed shooting preserves must comply with regulations governing those shooting preserves. Reporting Your Game Harvest Deer, Bear, and Turkey harvests must be reported within seven days. The reporting and pelt sealing of beaver harvest is no longer required. You can report your harvest either by telephone or through the web. Reporting on the web is fast and convenient! PHONE: WEB: Information You Will Need When Reporting Carcass Tag or Reporting Panel: customer id # Remember to Report Your Harvest! It s not only the LAW it s good management! 12 Digit Doc # Correct Tag Type For Spring Turkey: Spur length (none, less than ½", ½"or longer). Beard length (less than 3", 3" but less than 7½",7½" or longer. Estimated weight. For Fall Turkey: Remember to save a leg. We may request it to determine age & sex HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 19

12 Special Seasons Designated for Young Hunters Share Your Knowledge Reconnect To Nature Take A Junior Hunter Afield During These Special Seasons Tyler Martin, age 12 Youth Turkey Hunt, April 2008 Dakota Loft, age 13, Youth Pheasant Hunt, Fall 2010 Wyoming Co. DEC provides special hunting opportunities for junior hunters (licensees ages 12 15) by offering youth hunts for waterfowl, wild turkey, and pheasants. Junior hunters must have a valid small game license and are required to have a licensed adult hunter accompany them during the youth hunts. Adults are required to have a valid hunting license and are not allowed to possess a firearm or harvest an animal during the special seasons. Both the junior and adult hunters are required to have a turkey permit for the turkey hunt and current HIP registration for the waterfowl hunt. A 2010/11 hunting license is needed to hunt on any youth day in September, and a 2011/12 license is needed after October 1 st. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are set by the federal government in late summer. Final waterfowl seasons and bag limits will be announced in September, so be sure to check the DEC website or the waterfowl hunting guide prior to going afield. Youth Pheasant Hunt Northern and Eastern New York September 24 25, 2011 Western New York October 8 9, 2011 Youth Waterfowl Hunt Waterfowl Hunting Zone Tentative Dates Northeastern September 17 18, 2011 Southeastern September 17 18, 2011 Lake Champlain September 24 25, 2011 Western October 8 9, 2011 Long Island November 12 13, 2011 Youth Wild Turkey Hunt Upstate NY (north of Bronx-Westchester Co. boundary) and Suffolk County April 21 22, Hunting & Trapping Guide

13 Junior Hunter/Trapper Mentoring Program Junior Hunter Mentoring Program New Year Old Junior Bowhunters Can Now Hunt Deer And Bear With A Bow, If They Meet The Following Requirements: Have completed a course in both Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education. Purchase a Junior Bowhunting License. Be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a youth mentor who is 21 years or older and designated in writing by the junior hunter s parent or legal guardian (use the form below). The adult accompanier needs to have at least 3 years experience in hunting deer or bear by longbow AND have a license to hunt big game in the same seasons. The adult accompanier needs to be close enough to talk to each other without the aid of a phone or radio, and needs to be able to see each other at all times. 14 And 15 Year Old Junior Hunting License Holders Can Hunt Deer And Bear With A Gun, If They Meet The Following Requirements: Have completed a course in Hunter Education. Purchase a Junior Hunting License. Be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a "youth mentor" who is 21 years or older designated in writing (use the form below). The adult accompanier needs to have at least 3 years hunting experience AND have a license to hunt big game in the same seasons. The adult need to be close enough to talk without the aid of a phone or radio, and need to be able to see each other at all times. Junior Hunter must stay on the ground and cannot use an elevated (tree) stand. Both junior hunter and adult accompanier must wear hunter orange: Shirt or jacket with 250 sq. inches of solid/patterned orange (the pattern must be at least 50% orange) OR a hat with at least 50% orange visible in all directions Year Old Junior Bowhunters And Year Old Big Game Hunters Must: Be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or person 18 years or older designated in writing (use form below). The adult accompanier needs to have at least 1 year hunting experience AND have a license to hunt big game in the same seasons. Trapping Mentoring Program Trappers under 12 years of age: May accompany and assist a licensed trapper who has at least 3 years of trapping experience. May assist the licensed trapper in all aspects of trapping without possessing a trapping license. The licensed trapper may be a parent or legal guardian, or someone 18 years or older designated in writing (use the form below). If trapping on your own and you are under 12 years, you will need to successfully complete New York's Trapper Education Program. To continue trapping once you are 12 years, you need to take the class. Share Your Hunting & Trapping Photos With Us! Help us celebrate the successes of young & first-time hunters and trappers by submitting photographs to DEC's Hunter & Trapper Photo Gallery. Instructions for submitting photographs are included on the photo gallery webpage. Joseph Maslanka, age 15, Cattaraugus Co. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Mentored Youth Hunter and Trapper Permission Form Use this form to designate a licensed adult hunter or trapper to accompany young hunters or trappers. I, am the parent/legal guardian (Print name of parent or legal guardian above.) (Please circle one.) of, and I hereby give permission for him or her (Print name of young hunter/trapper above.) to be accompanied by whom I acknowledge meets (Print name of adult hunter/trapper above.) the legal age, experience, and licensing requirements to function as a mentor during hunting and trapping seasons. Signature: (Parent or legal guardian sign above.) Date (Print today s date above.) Telephone Number (Print phone number above.) Attention Young Hunter or Trapper: carry this form with you while afield Hunting & Trapping Guide 35

14 S u n r i s e & S u n s e t When Hunting for Wildlife, All shooting Hours Are Sunrise to Sunset, Except: Unprotected wildlife any hour Furbearers, i.e. coyote, raccoon, fox, bobcat any hour Ducks, Geese, Snipe, Rails ½ hour before sunrise to sunset Spring Turkey ½ hour before sunrise to noon SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR may Day Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM 1 6:20 7:30 6:52 6:37 7:29 5:48 7:05 4:23 7:25 4:32 7:10 5:08 6:30 5:45 6:37 7:22 5:49 7:56 2 6:21 7:28 6:53 6:35 7:30 5:47 7:06 4:22 7:25 4:33 7:09 5:09 6:28 5:47 6:35 7:23 5:48 7:57 3 6:22 7:27 6:54 6:33 7:31 5:46 7:07 4:22 7:25 4:34 7:08 5:10 6:27 5:48 6:33 7:24 5:46 7:58 4 6:23 7:25 6:55 6:32 7:32 5:44 7:08 4:22 7:25 4:35 7:07 5:12 6:25 5:49 6:31 7:25 5:45 7:59 5 6:24 7:23 6:56 6:30 7:34 5:43 7:09 4:22 7:25 4:36 7:06 5:13 6:23 5:50 6:30 7:26 5:44 8:00 6 6:25 7:21 6:58 6:28 6:35 4:42 7:10 4:22 7:25 4:36 7:04 5:14 6:22 5:51 6:28 7:27 5:43 8:02 7 6:26 7:20 6:59 6:27 6:36 4:41 7:11 4:21 7:25 4:37 7:03 5:16 6:20 5:53 6:26 7:29 5:41 8:03 8 6:27 7:18 7:00 6:25 6:38 4:40 7:12 4:21 7:25 4:39 7:02 5:17 6:18 5:54 6:25 7:30 5:40 8:04 9 6:28 7:16 7:01 6:23 6:39 4:39 7:13 4:21 7:25 4:40 7:01 5:18 6:17 5:55 6:23 7:31 5:39 8: :29 7:14 7:02 6:22 6:40 4:38 7:14 4:21 7:25 4:41 6:59 5:20 6:15 5:56 6:21 7:32 5:38 8: :30 7:13 7:03 6:20 6:41 4:36 7:15 4:21 7:24 4:42 6:58 5:21 7:13 6:57 6:20 7:33 5:37 8: :31 7:11 7:04 6:18 6:43 4:35 7:16 4:22 7:24 4:43 6:57 5:22 7:12 6:59 6:18 7:34 5:36 8: :32 7:09 7:06 6:17 6:44 4:34 7:17 4:22 7:24 4:44 6:56 5:24 7:10 7:00 6:16 7:35 5:34 8: :34 7:07 7:07 6:15 6:45 4:34 7:17 4:22 7:23 4:45 6:54 5:25 7:08 7:01 6:15 7:37 5:33 8: :35 7:05 7:08 6:13 6:46 4:33 7:18 4:22 7:23 4:46 6:53 5:26 7:06 7:02 6:13 7:38 5:32 8: :36 7:04 7:09 6:12 6:48 4:32 7:19 4:22 7:22 4:47 6:51 5:28 7:05 7:03 6:11 7:39 5:31 8: :37 7:02 7:10 6:10 6:49 4:31 7:20 4:23 7:22 4:49 6:50 5:29 7:03 7:04 6:10 7:40 5:30 8: :38 7:00 7:12 6:08 6:50 4:30 7:20 4:23 7:21 4:50 6:49 5:30 7:01 7:06 6:08 7:41 5:29 8: :39 6:58 7:13 6:07 6:51 4:29 7:21 4:23 7:21 4:51 6:47 5:31 6:59 7:07 6:07 7:42 5:29 8: :40 6:56 7:14 6:05 6:53 4:28 7:21 4:24 7:20 4:52 6:46 5:33 6:58 7:08 6:05 7:43 5:28 8: :41 6:55 7:15 6:04 6:54 4:28 7:22 4:24 7:19 4:54 6:44 5:34 6:56 7:09 6:04 7:45 5:27 8: :42 6:53 7:16 6:02 6:55 4:27 7:22 4:25 7:19 4:55 6:43 5:35 6:54 7:10 6:02 7:46 5:26 8: :43 6:51 7:18 6:01 6:56 4:26 7:23 4:25 7:18 4:56 6:41 5:37 6:52 7:11 6:01 7:47 5:25 8: :44 6:49 7:19 5:59 6:57 4:26 7:23 4:26 7:17 4:57 6:40 5:38 6:51 7:13 5:59 7:48 5:24 8: :45 6:48 7:20 5:58 6:59 4:25 7:24 4:27 7:16 4:59 6:38 5:39 6:49 7:14 5:58 7:49 5:24 8: :46 6:46 7:21 5:56 7:00 4:25 7:24 4:27 7:16 5:00 6:36 5:40 6:47 7:15 5:56 7:50 5:23 8: :48 6:44 7:22 5:55 7:01 4:24 7:24 4:28 7:15 5:01 6:35 5:42 6:45 7:16 5:55 7:51 5:22 8: :49 6:42 7:24 5:54 7:02 4:24 7:25 4:29 7:14 5:03 6:33 5:43 6:44 7:17 5:53 7:53 5:22 8: :50 6:40 7:25 5:52 7:03 4:23 7:25 4:29 7:13 5:04 6:32 5:44 6:42 7:18 5:52 7:54 5:21 8: :51 6:39 7:26 5:51 7:04 4:23 7:25 4:30 7:12 5:05 6:40 7:19 5:50 7:55 5:21 8: :27 5:50 7:25 4:31 7:11 5:07 6:38 7:21 5:20 8: HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 73

15 Access To HuntING A re as For information, go to outdoor/7844.html. Private Lands Always ASK landowner permission to hunt on private land. If it were your land, how would you want a visitor to act? Be courteous ASK permission well in advance. ASK what is permitted. What species can be hunted? Are tree stands allowed? ASK if friends can join you. Exercise safety always! Thank the landowner. Many landowners use ASK permission stickers on their signs which show the landowners willingness to allow access to their lands. They are available for free from your local regional wildlife office (see page 8) or from DEC, 625 Broadway, Albany NY For more information on hunting on private lands, visit our website: Remember: Damaging bark or cutting trees, branches or plants is illegal without permission of the landowner. Rights of way, such as for power lines and railroads, that cross private property are NOT public land. Trespassing on these areas without permission from the landowner is illegal. FWMA Cooperative Areas Through cooperative agreements under New York s Fish and Wildlife Management Act (FWMA), Cooperative Hunting Areas provide access and management services to privatelyowned lands in order to increase public hunting opportunities. When using these areas, remember that you are a guest on private property. Littering and other abuses will only result in closure of many excellent hunting areas. A Word about Liability Whether or not the land is posted, New York State General Obligations Law protects land- owners from liability for non-paying recreationists engaged in hunting, trapping and fishing on their property. Because of this protection, recreational liability lawsuits against rural landowners are uncommon. This protection does not apply in cases of willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against dangers. State Lands For information on hunting and trapping opportunities and rules governing the use of state land, contact the regional office for the county where you would like to hunt or trap (see page 8). Wildlife staff can provide information on wildlife management areas (WMAs) and Cooperative Hunting Areas. Forestry staff and NYS Forest Rangers can provide details on state forest lands and the forest preserve. In some instances, written permission or permits are required to use state areas. These are available from DEC regional offices during normal business hours. Motorized access to State Lands DEC has designated roads and trails on state forests and wildlife management areas and on roads in the forest preserve for motor vehicle use by authorized people with disabilities who have a mobility impairment. The list of these opportunities, along with information on how to obtain a statewide permit for this purpose, is available by writing to the Regional Land Manager at DEC regional offices (see page 8). Wildlife Management Areas The Division of Fish, Wildlife, and Marine Resources manages about 187,000 acres of wildlife management areas. These areas are located throughout the state and contain a variety of different types of habitat and wildlife. They are managed primarily for wildlife and wildlife-related public use. WMAs have specific use regulations in addition to the general use regulations for state land. Hunting, trapping, and fishing are permitted, except as specifically restricted by posted notice. On wildlife management areas, it is unlawful to: Camp without written permission Travel off-road by use of motorcycles, motor scooters, mopeds, trail bikes, snowmobiles or any other motorized vehicle, except as specifically allowed by a permit or posted notice Remove, cut or willfully damage or destroy living vegetation of any kind Construct or place a permanent structure, blind, stand or platform (includes placement of nails or other hardware into trees) Leave any personal property at the time of leaving the area Enter upon property posted with No Trespassing signs, except with written permission from DEC mountains to the rolling hills of the western parts of the state and the forested areas on Long Island, a wide range of hunting and trapping opportunities await the outdoor recreationist. Forest Preserve Hunting and trapping are permitted in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. State-owned lands located within these preserves are designated Forever Wild. All state land rules and camping requirements apply to the preserves, as well as additional rules specific to certain areas. Contact the regional DEC office or nearest NYS Forest Ranger for further information. State Parks Many state parks offer waterfowl, small game and big game hunting. For more information, contact the appropriate DEC regional office or visit the state parks website ( Call each state park to find out specific hunting and access regulations. For a listing of state parks that allow deer hunting, visit the DEC website: State Forest (Reforestation Land) Outside the Adirondacks and Catskills, reforestation areas are the most common type of state lands. Many recreational activities can be pursued on reforestation areas, including hunting and trapping. Reforestation areas are marked with signs saying State Forest. In some instances, permits are required to camp overnight on undeveloped state forest lands. Unless specifically prohibited, groups of less than 10 people may camp on state forest lands (other than developed campgrounds and wildlife management areas) for three nights without a permit. To camp for four nights or more, a permit must be obtained. Groups of 10 or more people need a permit to camp on such lands for one night. Further information may be obtained from DEC regional offices for the county you want to camp in or from local NYS Forest Rangers. Remember, it is unlawful to: Cut or injure trees (including construction of permanent tree stands, construction of natural blinds, clearing of shooting lanes around portable stands, placement of nails or other hardware into trees, or use of live trees as targets while sighting-in firearms). Erect, use or maintain a building or structure. Store personal property. Deposit or leave any litter or rubbish. Operate a motor vehicle, including an allterrain vehicle, off maintained roads except where specifically allowed. Camp without a permit when a permit is required. Lands and forests The Division of Lands and Forests manages nearly 4,000,000 acres of land, located in almost every county of the state. From the remote locations of the Adirondack and Catskill Use of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off road vehicles (ORVs) is restricted on most state land HUNTING & trapping GUIDE

16 Access to HUNTING a re as Other Areas To Hunt Whitney Point Reservoir Recreation Area (federal): Located on State Route 26 several miles north of the Village of Whitney Point in Broome and Cortland counties. Offers big and small game hunting opportunities. No special hunting permits are needed. Moose River Recreation Area (state): Located in Hamilton County. Hunting and trapping opportunities in a 50,000 acre wilderness setting. Register at the gate. 140 primitive camping sites. Extensive seasonal road network. Finger Lakes National Forest (federal): Located east of Seneca Lake in Schuyler and Seneca Counties. Small and big game hunting opportunities. No special hunting permits are needed. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (federal): Located at the north end of Cayuga Lake in Seneca County. Offers big game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. This area is also open for deer hunting on a controlled basis during both the bowhunting and regular seasons. Permits are required. When deer management permit use is allowed, WMU 8J permits are valid. For current information on seasons, permits, maps and regulations, write: REFUGE MANAGER Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 3395 Route 5/20 East Seneca Falls, NY Telephone (315) Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (federal): Located east of Lockport in Genesee and Orleans counties. Offers small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. This area is also open for deer hunting during both the bowhunting and regular seasons. Detailed information available from: REFUGE MANAGER Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 1101 Casey Road Basom, NY14013 Telephone (585) Long Island: For a brochure on areas to hunt and for access permits, write to Hunting Opportunities, NYS DEC SUNY Stony Brook 50 Circle Rd. Stony Brook, NY West Point Military Reservation (federal): Located in Orange County. Open for deer hunting during the late and regular seasons only. Deer management permit required. Contact USMA Wildlife Biologist at (845) Fort Drum Military Installation (federal): Wildlife Management Unit 6H, located in Jefferson and Lewis counties. Over half of the 107,000 acre installation is open to the public for hunting and trapping. See the Fort Drum Fish and Wildlife Management Program web site for more information: (search for "wildlife) or call (315) New York City Watershed Lands: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) allows deer, bear, turkey, and small game hunting on specially designed City Water Supply lands. Hunters must possess the appropriate, valid New York State hunting license and a valid Access Permit to hunt on designated hunting areas on City Water Supply lands. For more information, including maps, go to watershed_protection/hunting.shtml. Public Campgrounds Camping is sometimes available during the big game season. Reservations for DEC campgrounds can be made by calling CAMP or online at reserveamerica.com. Licensed Guides For information on licensed professional guides in New York, contact NYS DEC, 625 Broadway, NY or phone (518) Remember: It is a crime to possess a rifle, shotgun or firearm in or upon buildings or grounds used for educational purposes (see Penal Law Section ). New York Indian Reservations Some tribal governments have made provisions for limited public hunting, trapping, fishing and snagging access, while others do not permit non-indians to hunt, trap, fish or snag on their land. Check with the governing tribal office to determine the requirements for hunting, trapping, fishing and snagging within the reservation boundaries. A special permit is required. ASK Permission ASK Permission stickers, a brochure explaining the program, Landowner Permission forms, and information about fish and wildlife conservation are available free from DEC regional wildlife offices or by writing: NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY OR ONLINE at outdoor/8371.html Did you know?...in 2010, DEC Forest Rangers put out more than 150 fires affecting almost 1,500 acres. Rangers trained 1,471 community firefighters in wildfire control techniques....dec Forest Rangers are experts on all aspects of the state land they patrol. Ask a Ranger where to hunt, fish, hike, camp or see wildlife!...dec Forest Rangers issue permits for camping on state lands and administer the licensed guide program HUNTING & trapping GUIDE 59

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19 ReGIonal Maps Public Lands & Management Areas Wildlife Management Unit Federal Recreational Land State Park DEC Lands Wildlife Management Area Multiple Use Area Border Patrol To report suspicious activity along the U.S./Canada Border, Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, call the United States Border Patrol: or Report smuggling or illegal crossings. Canada Map produced by NYSDEC HIU, 5/19/09. Miles JEFFERSON 6H 6G Lake Ontario 6N OSWEGO MONROE 7A 6K ONEIDA VING- ON 8H 8C ONTARIO WAYNE 8F 8J SENECA CAYUGA HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE 7F 7J MADISON 6P

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21 ReGIonal Maps 8C ONTARIO WAYNE 8F 7F 6P NG- N 8H 8J SENECA CAYUGA 7J MADISON ONONDAGA M 8N 8P YATES 8R 7H 8S CORTLAND 7M 8X STEUBEN 8T SCHUYLER 8W CHEMUNG 8Y 7R TIOGA TOMPKINS 7S BROOME CHENANGO 7P Pennsylvania Public Lands & Management Areas Wildlife Management Unit Federal Recreational Land State Park DEC Lands Wildlife Management Area Multiple Use Area Map produced by NYSDEC HIU, 5/19/09. Miles 2011/12 Habitat & access Stamp You don t need to be a hunter or angler to help the fish and wildlife of New York. All New Yorkers can help create or improve fish and wildlife habitat or improve access to those resources for recreation or educational activities. You can do this by purchasing a $5 2011/12 NYS Habitat & Access Stamp. The Habitat & Access Stamp is available at sporting license outlets throughout New York State or by calling HUNTING & TRAPPING GUIDE

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