New York State Conservation Council, Inc.

# 15-10 Erie County 
This resolution FAILED at the NYSCC Annual Meeting on September 18, 2010.

Whereas the length of the late archery/muzzleloader season is only 9 days;

Whereas archery/muzzleloader season hunters can only take one buck as it is now, thus not perpetuating a perceived "more buck opportunity";

Whereas neighboring states Ohio and Pennsylvania provide dates in January for muzzleloader hunting, and Connecticut provides time up until Dec 31;

Whereas these neighboring states may be taking licensing money from NY hunters seeking more opportunity afield;

Whereas time afield during Christmas vacation from schools will allow for high quality family time;

Whereas any opportunity to provide time afield for hunters also provides time afield for youth;

Whereas a conscious hunter can distinguish the difference between a snowmobile and a deer;
 
Whereas farmers who rely on hunters to control deer herds can allow or disallow hunters and/or snowmobiles through their properties at their discretion;

BE IT RESOLVED that the NYSCC pursue with the DEC that the late archery/muzzleloader season start the day after regular firearms season and end on December 30 every year.

Contact:   Adam Ziccardi, 6668 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127
                  aziccardi2025@yahoo.com

Sponsor clarification:  Resolution refers to southern zone.

Big Game Committee comments: In general we are always looking at expanding opportunities, there are several problems with this resolution.  This resolution does not specify northern or southern zone.  While some areas of the state could tolerate an extended season some areas can’t withstand taking more.  Additional concerns over existing snowmobile agreements where they have agreed to not use the trails until the big game season ends could create issues between the groups.  In addition states which were referenced as having extended seasons, have much shorter and limited seasons. Votes: 2 support / 11 opposed / 1 abstain