Management Planfor White-tailed Deerin New York State2011-2015
Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources
Bureau of Wildlife
June 2011
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NYS Deer Management Plan
Mission of the Bureau of Wildlife
To provide the people of New York the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of the wildlife of the State,now and in the future. This shall be accomplished through scientifically sound management of wildlifespecies in a manner that is efficient, clearly described, consistent with law, and in harmony with publicneed.
Goals of the Bureau of Wildlife
Goal 1.
Ensure that populations of all wildlife in New York are of the appropriate size to meet all thedemands placed on them.
Goal 2.
Ensure that we meet the public desire for: information about wildlife and its conservation, use,and enjoyment; understanding the relationships among wildlife, humans, and theenvironment; and clearly listening to what the public tells us.
Goal 3.
Ensure that we provide sustainable uses of New York’s wildlife for an informed public.
Goal 4.
Minimize the damage and nuisance caused by wildlife and wildlife uses.
Goal 5.
Foster and maintain an organization that efficiently achieves our goals.
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Table of Contents
Mission of the Bureau of Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 2Goals of the Bureau of Wildlife ..................................................................................................................... 2Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................................................... 4Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5Legal Mandate .............................................................................................................................................. 6Planning Process ........................................................................................................................................... 7History/Background ...................................................................................................................................... 8Goal 1: Population Management ............................................................................................................... 10
.................................................................................................................................. 24Goal 6: Operational Resources................................................................................................................... 28Literature Cited ........................................................................................................................................... 30Informational Resources ............................................................................................................................. 32Appendix 1. Timeline of Major Changes in NYS Deer Management.......................................................... 33Appendix 2. Proposed Deer Hunting Season Structure ............................................................................. 35Appendix 3. Alternative Buck Harvest Strategies ...................................................................................... 40Appendix 4. Fertility Control of Deer ........................................................................................................ 47Appendix 5. Legal Matters ......................................................................................................................... 50Appendix 6. Additional Concepts ............................................................................................................... 56
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