The NYSDEC has confirmed the authorization of crossbows in Suffolk County and the reversal of the previous exclusion. This result validates our persistence regarding public resource management. I appreciate the commitment shown by the 155 individuals who joined this effort to reach a reasonable policy outcome.
December 8, 2014
Final supporters
While, WMU 1C Suffolk County and WMU 3SWestchester County, have been excluded from this bill, Suffolk Countyspecifically,has been the focus of a federal deer culling effort, carried out by the USDA and sponsored by the Long Island Farm Bureau. NYS taxpayer funds supported this extermination of our resource through grant money secured by the LIFB in upwards of $200,000.
Although the NYSDEC and localpoliticians supported the culling of the white-tailed deer population in WMU 1C, the efficacy as a multi-pronged effort to reduce deer numbers on state, town and county properties proved to be expensive and a complete failure. Indeed, the cull wasultimately performed only on private properties, mainly farms, the justification was placed on public health and safety concerns due to the east end of Long Island having 3x the carrying capacity of deer in the general area.
We, the undersigned, residents and taxpayers of New York Statebelieve that if there exists to be an epidemic or an overpopulation of deer in WMU 1C, as expressed by the recent actions and issuance of DDP's by the NYSDEC to the USDA, to kill deer outside of the legal hunting seasons in WMU 1C, rather than excluding crossbows from Suffolk County, it would best interest the constituents of Suffolk County and NYS to authorize the use of crossbows in Suffolk County WMU 1C, to aide in the success of Suffolk County hunters.
We respectfully request that WMU 1C, be included in the passage of newly created regulations allowing crossbows to be used as a legal hunting implement during our Regular Bowhunting and Special Firearms season, effective for the 2014-2015 Hunting Season.
Updates
November 28, 2014
The current reliance on expensive federal culling programs instead of managed hunting is an inefficient use of taxpayer resources. My ongoing discussions with local stakeholders highlight a clear desire for a more practical and sustainable approach to deer management in Suffolk County. We remain committed to demonstrating that authorizing crossbows is the logical path forward.
November 28, 2014
The steady growth of this petition demonstrates a profound consensus regarding the management of our local wildlife. This momentum validates the necessity of our request to the state authorities. We are now preparing to present these arguments to the officials who manage our regional hunting regulations.
Reached 100 supporters
November 28, 2014
28 Comments
Allowing crossbows would help to reduce the deer population which is becoming a problem in eastern Long Island, 1C. As the Jaunuary season allows shotgun and muzzleloader in parts of suffolk county I can not understand why crossbows would not be allowed? I am in favor of supporting crossbo hunting in 1C.
Absolutely ridiculous that L.I. has no crossbow use when it is available statewide otherwise.
Yes they should be included. If it will bring more hunters to the sport and keep deer numbers down then its a win-win!
My shoulder isnt what it used to be so a crossbow is way easier to handle. Need this changed for Suffolk asap
Ridiculous that we have to pay federal guys to do what we can do ourselves for free. Just let us use the crossbows already.
New York
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The NYSDEC has confirmed the authorization of crossbows in Suffolk County and the reversal of the previous exclusion. This result validates our persistence regarding public resource management. I appreciate the commitment shown by the 155 individuals who joined this effort to reach a reasonable policy outcome.
December 8, 2014
Final supporters
While, WMU 1C Suffolk County and WMU 3SWestchester County, have been excluded from this bill, Suffolk Countyspecifically,has been the focus of a federal deer culling effort, carried out by the USDA and sponsored by the Long Island Farm Bureau. NYS taxpayer funds supported this extermination of our resource through grant money secured by the LIFB in upwards of $200,000.
Although the NYSDEC and localpoliticians supported the culling of the white-tailed deer population in WMU 1C, the efficacy as a multi-pronged effort to reduce deer numbers on state, town and county properties proved to be expensive and a complete failure. Indeed, the cull wasultimately performed only on private properties, mainly farms, the justification was placed on public health and safety concerns due to the east end of Long Island having 3x the carrying capacity of deer in the general area.
We, the undersigned, residents and taxpayers of New York Statebelieve that if there exists to be an epidemic or an overpopulation of deer in WMU 1C, as expressed by the recent actions and issuance of DDP's by the NYSDEC to the USDA, to kill deer outside of the legal hunting seasons in WMU 1C, rather than excluding crossbows from Suffolk County, it would best interest the constituents of Suffolk County and NYS to authorize the use of crossbows in Suffolk County WMU 1C, to aide in the success of Suffolk County hunters.
We respectfully request that WMU 1C, be included in the passage of newly created regulations allowing crossbows to be used as a legal hunting implement during our Regular Bowhunting and Special Firearms season, effective for the 2014-2015 Hunting Season.
Updates
November 28, 2014
The current reliance on expensive federal culling programs instead of managed hunting is an inefficient use of taxpayer resources. My ongoing discussions with local stakeholders highlight a clear desire for a more practical and sustainable approach to deer management in Suffolk County. We remain committed to demonstrating that authorizing crossbows is the logical path forward.
November 28, 2014
The steady growth of this petition demonstrates a profound consensus regarding the management of our local wildlife. This momentum validates the necessity of our request to the state authorities. We are now preparing to present these arguments to the officials who manage our regional hunting regulations.
Reached 100 supporters
November 28, 2014
28 Comments
Due to diabilities compound bow is getting hard for me Crossbow would solve that problem
Allowing crossbows would help to reduce the deer population which is becoming a problem in eastern Long Island, 1C. As the Jaunuary season allows shotgun and muzzleloader in parts of suffolk county I can not understand why crossbows would not be allowed? I am in favor of supporting crossbo hunting in 1C.
Absolutely ridiculous that L.I. has no crossbow use when it is available statewide otherwise.
Yes they should be included. If it will bring more hunters to the sport and keep deer numbers down then its a win-win!
My shoulder isnt what it used to be so a crossbow is way easier to handle. Need this changed for Suffolk asap
Ridiculous that we have to pay federal guys to do what we can do ourselves for free. Just let us use the crossbows already.
New York
This needs to happen asap
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Due to diabilities compound bow is getting hard for me Crossbow would solve that problem