Limits special open seasons for taking wild deer to end by the 3rd Sunday of December; allows for county-specific regulations.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to restrict the Department of Environmental Conservation's ability to set special open seasons for taking wild deer, limiting them to end no later than the third Sunday of December each year. However, it allows the department to establish regulations for special seasons in specific counties or designated wildlife management units, provided it consults with local governments and stakeholders. This change aims to balance statewide deer management with local needs and concerns.

Limits special open seasons for taking wild deer to end by the 3rd Sunday of December; allows for county-specific regulations.

The bill amends the environmental conservation law to restrict the Department of Environmental Conservation's ability to set special open seasons for taking wild deer, limiting them to end no later than the third Sunday of December each year. However, it allows the department to establish regulations for special seasons in specific counties or designated wildlife management units, provided it consults with local governments and stakeholders. This change aims to balance statewide deer management with local needs and concerns.