S 9828 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes a county of Nassau deer management pilot program; repealer

This bill creates a pilot program in Nassau County to allow licensed professionals, known as nuisance wildlife specialists, to remove deer that are considered a nuisance or a threat to public safety and property. Under the new rules, the state wildlife department can issue permits to these specialists to use specific management tools, such as setting traps, using salt licks, and employing artificial lights to attract deer, which are currently restricted for most people. The program requires strict oversight, including mandatory marksmanship qualifications, liability insurance, and a detailed site-specific management plan approved by the county. Additionally, the bill authorizes these specialists to take deer from public highways and repeals a previous provision that had limited the use of artificial lights on lands inhabited by deer.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 3, 2024 Last action Jun 4, 2024
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