Establishes a deer management pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties, allowing local municipalities to opt-in; requires reporting on program.

The bill establishes a deer management pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties, allowing municipalities within these counties to opt-in. It mandates that municipalities submit cull permit applications to the Department of Environmental Conservation, detailing site-specific deer management plans and other requirements. The program prohibits deer cull activities unless a municipality has opted in. It also outlines specific conditions for the use of firearms and other equipment during deer management activities.

Establishes a deer management pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties, allowing local municipalities to opt-in; requires reporting on program.

The bill establishes a deer management pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties, allowing municipalities within these counties to opt-in. It mandates that municipalities submit cull permit applications to the Department of Environmental Conservation, detailing site-specific deer management plans and other requirements. The program prohibits deer cull activities unless a municipality has opted in. It also outlines specific conditions for the use of firearms and other equipment during deer management activities.