DEC Announces Opening of September Canada Goose Hunting Seasons
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DEC Announces Opening of September Canada Goose Hunting Seasons |
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that Canada goose hunting seasons open during the first week of September. "New York is home to more than 200,000 resident Canada geese, and the September seasons are designed to allow recreational hunters the most opportunity allowed by Federal hunting season frameworks to help the state reach our population goal of approximately 85,000 nesting birds," said Commissioner Seggos. "Each year, goose hunters from around the state harvest approximately 50,000 Canada geese during these special seasons." September Canada goose seasons occur in all goose hunting zones except the Western Long Island area. All upstate areas open September 1 and run through September 25. The Central Long Island and Eastern Long Island seasons begin on the Tuesday following the Labor Day holiday (Sept. 5) and run through September 30. These seasons include liberal bag limits, extended shooting hours, and other special regulations to maximize hunter success. September hunting seasons are an important part of managing "resident" Canada goose populations (i.e., geese that breed in New York and adjacent states). Additional details on 2017-18 Waterfowl & Migratory Game Bird Seasons can be found on DEC's website. License requirements For a list of ways to purchase a hunting license, please visit DEC's website. To register with Harvest Information Program, please visit DEC's website. To purchase a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, please visit your local post office or the USPS Store (link leaves DEC website). Hunting Safety and Etiquette A little courtesy and time spent before a hunt can go a long way to avoid or minimize conflicts with property owners and other recreationalists. Here are some suggestions:
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