Establishes a county of Nassau deer management pilot program; repealer

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Jack M. Martins says this is needed

As stated on the Department of Environmental Conservation's website, deer Play vital roles in the natural and cultural environment of New York State and ,are highly valued for their beauty and grace as well as the utilitarian benefits they provide. However, the abundance of deer in many parts of the state is causing. an increased number of problems, particularly in suburban and urban areas. In a paper on Deer Management from Binghampton. University, it was noted that there were dramatic increases in deer numbers leading to overpopulation. In New York alone, deer numbers rose from around 20,000 in the early 19005 to a current population of over 1 million. The World Population Review currently has the numbers in New York for 2024 listed at 1.2 million. In several towns in the County of Nassau, the over-abundance of deer is causing adverse effects including property damage, tick-borne illnesses and deer-vehicle collisions. This bill will help to. mitigate these rising problems by reducing the number of deer through the establishment of a. deer management pilot program and implemented by the NYSDEC. By using a certified nuisance wildlife specialist with a cull permit the reduction in the number of leer in the area will be done in a safe and professional manner.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.