2012-2013 Hunting & Trapping Regulations Guide - New York State ...

MIGratorY GaMe bIrD HuNtING seasoNs aND baG lIMIts
snipe, rails and gallinules
• Season: Sept. 1 – Nov. 9
• Bag Limits:
ͪ Snipe: 8 per day, 16 in possession
ͪ Virginia & Sora rails: 8 per day, 16 in
possession
ͪ Clapper and King rails: closed
ͪ Gallinules: 8 per day, 16 in possession
• Shooting Hours: ½ hour before sunrise
to sunset
• Non-toxic shot: required
• Open in all of upstate NY north of Bronx-
Westchester border.
• Other: Last year’s hunting license is required
when hunting prior to October 1. All snipe,
rail and gallinule hunters must be registered
in HIP.
CrOws
• Season: Sept. 1 – March 31 (Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays and Mondays only)
• Bag limits: No daily or possession limits
• Shooting hours: sunrise to sunset
• Non-toxic shot: not required
• Open statewide except NYC (WMA 2A)
• Other: Last year’s hunting license is required
when hunting prior to October 1. Crow
hunters do not need to be registered in
HIP. Crows may be hunted with rifles and
recorded electronically amplified bird calls
or sounds.
Have YOu seen an Otter?
Otters were released in central and
western New York between 1995–
2000. Current efforts to restore this
species focus on documenting the
distribution and abundance of otters
in those areas.
You can help us by reporting
sightings or signs of otter activities
by calling the Region 3, 4, 7, 8 or 9
DEC wildlife office (see page 8
for phone numbers) or email us at:
fwwildlf@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Thanks for your help!
FIREWOOD WARNING
Your firewood may be hiding deadly
invasive pests that have already killed more
than 50 million trees in neighboring states.
v It is illegal to bring untreated* firewood
into New York State.
v It is illegal to transport untreated firewood
more than 50 miles from its source.
v When transporting untreated firewood
within 50 miles of its source, you must
carry proof of source (such as a receipt)
or you may be subject to a fine.
EAB NOW CONFIRMED IN SEVERAL
NEW YORK STATE COUNTIES
v As of spring 2012, 20 counties in NYS are under
EAB quarantine. To learn more please visit:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7253.html
For questions or to report any invasives you find, call toll free
1-866-640-0652
For more information visit www.dec.ny.gov
and look for “firewood” in the Subject index
* Treated firewood has been heated to 160° for 75 minutes
to eliminate pests living inside the wood. Treated firewood
can be moved without restriction.
ASIAN LONGHORNED
BEETLE (ALB)
EMERALD ASH BORER
(EAB)
ALB exit
hole
EAB exit
hole
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