Bill > S09317

This bill extends the authority of the Department of Environmental Conservation to manage deer and bear in New York until December 31, 2027. Specifically, it extends the expiration date for provisions related to the department's ability to regulate open seasons, bag limits, and other aspects of deer and bear management. The bill also extends the department's authority to issue deer management permits to help manage deer populations across the state, except in the Northern Zone. This extension of management authority is intended to help the department continue to properly balance deer and bear populations with the available habitat and natural food supply.