Bill > A05512

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to regulate the use of live restraint cable devices for trapping wildlife, specifically coyotes and other species. The bill allows the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to create regulations permitting the use of these devices starting no earlier than December 1st, with specific requirements for the cable restraints. These requirements include incorporating a swivel (allowing animal rotation), a relaxing lock (which loosens when the animal stops pulling), a deer stop (preventing the cable from closing too tightly and allowing deer to escape), and a break-away device that opens when excessive force is applied. Additionally, trappers must complete a department-offered training course on the construction and use of these devices. The bill maintains existing restrictions on other trapping methods, such as leg-gripping traps with teeth, suspended traps, and snares. The legislation is set to expire on February 16, 2028, ensuring periodic review of these trapping regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5512