2010 RESOLUTIONS
Please note:
Committee comments are recommendations only;
all resolutions will be voted on at the NYSCC Annual Meeting in September to determine a resolution’s passage or failure.
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Subject: Bears and Bees
# 1-10 Cattaraugus County
This resolution PASSED at the NYSCC Annual Meeting on September 18, 2010.
Whereas black bears destroying an apiary may be presently taken or killed at any time by shooting, use of leg gripping trap with teeth, snares or any device to entice or trap;
Whereas apiary owners have available to them at no cost D.E.C. personnel and materials for temporary use until apiary owners can install the specifically designed deterrents recommended by the D.E.C;
Whereas in Region 9, eight bears have been killed because there were no deterrents in place;
Whereas sportsmen, sportswomen and wildlife viewers are being disadvantaged by present law;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Cattaraugus County Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs requests the New York State Conservation Council and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation seek any amendment to change Fish & Wildlife Law subdivision 2 of Section 11-0523 to: Any bear killing or worrying livestock on land occupied or cultivated, or destroying an apiary thereon must be reported to the D.E.C. for their recommended deterrents or the animals be trapped and/or destroyed by the D.E.C. as they feel necessary to resolve the problem.
Contact: Thomas Vanderbosch, 7932 Utley Road, East Otto, NY 14729
716-257-3510 bosch257@localnet.com
Big Game Committee comments: While it appears that the history of this is targeted toward certain repeat offenders, the resources within DEC are not practical given the current economic position. The timeline which could be a safety issue of someone really in peril does not protect the individual for defending their person or property. DEC is aware of this issue and will work toward its resolve of the ethical vs. legal practice that is taking place. Votes: 2 support / 12 opposed
Legislative Committee comments: Support. This reinforces DEC existing law; landowners and bee keepers cannot destroy bear without notifying DEC that they have a problem.
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