Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-30 Thread Dave Nutter 
You can read the 11 page draft NYSDEC management plan for Mute Swan here:http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/muteswanmgmtpln2013.pdf--Dave NutterOn Jan 30, 2014, at 05:42 PM, Dave Nutter  wrote:Well said, Jody. In addition to the passion for birds which people bring to the listserv, I really appreciate the knowledge which people share (I find this especially helpful to correct my tendency toward speculation). If you have sites in mind, Jody, where we can get more factual info than the goosewatchnyc folks present, please do not hesitate to share them. Meanwhile, for anyone wishing to weigh in with the DEC, note that tomorrow, 31 January, is the deadline to send comments. --Dave NutterOn Jan 30, 2014, at 09:53 AM, Jody W Enck  wrote:Hi all,   I encourage folks on the listserv to consider this issue carefully and to provide comments to DEC during this period when the agency is seeking public comment.  A word of caution, though.  As I am sure all of you can appreciate, issues like this are rather complex -- they are not black and white with simple answers.  I certainly can appreciate and respect the opinions of folks who don’t want to see any animals killed if at all possible.  If that is how you feel, then the petition being circulated by goosewatchnyc is something you might really want to sign.  However, if you are interested in seeking more information about why Mute Swans are classified as invasive species, how the DEC arrived at a statewide invasive species plan, and scientific information about thine ecological and human impacts of Mute Swans, then I encourage you to look elsewhere to become informed.    Although I am on the Conservation Committee for the Cayuga Bird Club, I am writing this post as just a private person because I really feel like folks should have the best available information so they can provide their informed opinion and input to DEC.  Statements on the website linked below about “bad science” being used reflect only a minute part of the data used in the decision by DEC, and they are largely taken out of context.  It is a little bit like someone dismissing the idea of climate just because they woke up to a really cold morning.  Further, the web link below describes how Mute Swans live by the thousands in the UK in harmony with other waterfowl.  I don’t have any problem with that, but the context for the proposed action is that because Mute Swans are not native to North America, they have ecological and social impacts here that differ from what happens in the UK.    The group presenting the petition against removing Mute Swans is fairly clear in their desire not to have any animals killed if at all possible.  Like I said earlier, if that is consistent with your personal beliefs, then by all means, please consider signing the petition.  However, if you are considering signing the petition because the link below tells you to think DEC has used bad science or has not considered the right things in its decision, then I would encourage you not to sign the petition.  The information provided on the website relating to those issues is not factual.    One of the things I really like about the birding community served by this listserv is that it is really passionate about birds and bird-related issues.  I am very glad to see folks bring to our attention things like the DEC plan and that there are groups both in support of, and against, the plan.  I also believe that an important service that some of us with experience in these matters can provide is assistance sorting through rhetoric.  Maybe the executive committee of the Cayuga Bird Club might want to develop an official position on the DEC proposal (I am not suggesting that the executive committee do that), but I don't think it is up to the Conservation Committee to necessarily come out in support or opposition to it.  I do think, though, that members of the committee and other informed folks should help the rest of us sort through the noise in the communication so we can make the best informed decision for ourselves.  Hope this has been useful for folks to think about.Jody Enck  From: Linda Orkin Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎29‎, ‎2014 ‎2‎:‎12‎ ‎PM To: John and Sue Gregoire Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L, KHAMOLISTSERV Just wanted to let everyone know that there are indeed two sides to the issue of killing all Mute Swans. Here is a link which I received.  http://www.goosewatchnyc.com/mute-swan-plan/ Perhaps there is no truths on this analysis, however... Given the DEC's NYS "management" policies towards Coyotes, no daily bag limit, can be killed day and night and fair game for hunting contests,  I am very inclined to dislike their policies. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY 14850 On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire   wrote:Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture out in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan management plans

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-30 Thread Dave Nutter 
Well said, Jody. In addition to the passion for birds which people bring to the listserv, I really appreciate the knowledge which people share (I find this especially helpful to correct my tendency toward speculation). If you have sites in mind, Jody, where we can get more factual info than the goosewatchnyc folks present, please do not hesitate to share them. Meanwhile, for anyone wishing to weigh in with the DEC, note that tomorrow, 31 January, is the deadline to send comments. --Dave NutterOn Jan 30, 2014, at 09:53 AM, Jody W Enck  wrote:Hi all,   I encourage folks on the listserv to consider this issue carefully and to provide comments to DEC during this period when the agency is seeking public comment.  A word of caution, though.  As I am sure all of you can appreciate, issues like this are rather complex -- they are not black and white with simple answers.  I certainly can appreciate and respect the opinions of folks who don’t want to see any animals killed if at all possible.  If that is how you feel, then the petition being circulated by goosewatchnyc is something you might really want to sign.  However, if you are interested in seeking more information about why Mute Swans are classified as invasive species, how the DEC arrived at a statewide invasive species plan, and scientific information about thine ecological and human impacts of Mute Swans, then I encourage you to look elsewhere to become informed.    Although I am on the Conservation Committee for the Cayuga Bird Club, I am writing this post as just a private person because I really feel like folks should have the best available information so they can provide their informed opinion and input to DEC.  Statements on the website linked below about “bad science” being used reflect only a minute part of the data used in the decision by DEC, and they are largely taken out of context.  It is a little bit like someone dismissing the idea of climate just because they woke up to a really cold morning.  Further, the web link below describes how Mute Swans live by the thousands in the UK in harmony with other waterfowl.  I don’t have any problem with that, but the context for the proposed action is that because Mute Swans are not native to North America, they have ecological and social impacts here that differ from what happens in the UK.    The group presenting the petition against removing Mute Swans is fairly clear in their desire not to have any animals killed if at all possible.  Like I said earlier, if that is consistent with your personal beliefs, then by all means, please consider signing the petition.  However, if you are considering signing the petition because the link below tells you to think DEC has used bad science or has not considered the right things in its decision, then I would encourage you not to sign the petition.  The information provided on the website relating to those issues is not factual.    One of the things I really like about the birding community served by this listserv is that it is really passionate about birds and bird-related issues.  I am very glad to see folks bring to our attention things like the DEC plan and that there are groups both in support of, and against, the plan.  I also believe that an important service that some of us with experience in these matters can provide is assistance sorting through rhetoric.  Maybe the executive committee of the Cayuga Bird Club might want to develop an official position on the DEC proposal (I am not suggesting that the executive committee do that), but I don't think it is up to the Conservation Committee to necessarily come out in support or opposition to it.  I do think, though, that members of the committee and other informed folks should help the rest of us sort through the noise in the communication so we can make the best informed decision for ourselves.  Hope this has been useful for folks to think about.Jody Enck  From: Linda Orkin Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎29‎, ‎2014 ‎2‎:‎12‎ ‎PM To: John and Sue Gregoire Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L, KHAMOLISTSERV Just wanted to let everyone know that there are indeed two sides to the issue of killing all Mute Swans. Here is a link which I received.  http://www.goosewatchnyc.com/mute-swan-plan/ Perhaps there is no truths on this analysis, however... Given the DEC's NYS "management" policies towards Coyotes, no daily bag limit, can be killed day and night and fair game for hunting contests,  I am very inclined to dislike their policies. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY 14850 On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire   wrote:Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture out in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan management plans and are open for comment. J.  DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans  Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years  The New York State Department of Envi

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-30 Thread Jody W Enck 
Hi all,

  I encourage folks on the listserv to consider this issue carefully 
and to provide comments to DEC during this period when the agency is seeking 
public comment.  A word of caution, though.  As I am sure all of you can 
appreciate, issues like this are rather complex -- they are not black and white 
with simple answers.  I certainly can appreciate and respect the opinions of 
folks who don’t want to see any animals killed if at all possible.  If that is 
how you feel, then the petition being circulated by goosewatchnyc is something 
you might really want to sign.  However, if you are interested in seeking more 
information about why Mute Swans are classified as invasive species, how the 
DEC arrived at a statewide invasive species plan, and scientific information 
about thine ecological and human impacts of Mute Swans, then I encourage you to 
look elsewhere to become informed.

  Although I am on the Conservation Committee for the Cayuga Bird Club, 
I am writing this post as just a private person because I really feel like 
folks should have the best available information so they can provide their 
informed opinion and input to DEC.  Statements on the website linked below 
about “bad science” being used reflect only a minute part of the data used in 
the decision by DEC, and they are largely taken out of context.  It is a little 
bit like someone dismissing the idea of climate just because they woke up to a 
really cold morning.  Further, the web link below describes how Mute Swans live 
by the thousands in the UK in harmony with other waterfowl.  I don’t have any 
problem with that, but the context for the proposed action is that because Mute 
Swans are not native to North America, they have ecological and social impacts 
here that differ from what happens in the UK.

  The group presenting the petition against removing Mute Swans is 
fairly clear in their desire not to have any animals killed if at all possible. 
 Like I said earlier, if that is consistent with your personal beliefs, then by 
all means, please consider signing the petition.  However, if you are 
considering signing the petition because the link below tells you to think DEC 
has used bad science or has not considered the right things in its decision, 
then I would encourage you not to sign the petition.  The information provided 
on the website relating to those issues is not factual.

  One of the things I really like about the birding community served by 
this listserv is that it is really passionate about birds and bird-related 
issues.  I am very glad to see folks bring to our attention things like the DEC 
plan and that there are groups both in support of, and against, the plan.  I 
also believe that an important service that some of us with experience in these 
matters can provide is assistance sorting through rhetoric.  Maybe the 
executive committee of the Cayuga Bird Club might want to develop an official 
position on the DEC proposal (I am not suggesting that the executive committee 
do that), but I don't think it is up to the Conservation Committee to 
necessarily come out in support or opposition to it.  I do think, though, that 
members of the committee and other informed folks should help the rest of us 
sort through the noise in the communication so we can make the best informed 
decision for ourselves.


Hope this has been useful for folks to think about.
Jody Enck


From: Linda Orkin
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎29‎, ‎2014 ‎2‎:‎12‎ ‎PM
To: John and Sue Gregoire
Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L, KHAMOLISTSERV

Just wanted to let everyone know that there are indeed two sides to the issue 
of killing all Mute Swans. Here is a link which I received.

http://www.goosewatchnyc.com/mute-swan-plan/

Perhaps there is no truths on this analysis, however...

Given the DEC's NYS "management" policies towards Coyotes, no daily bag limit, 
can be killed day and night and fair game for hunting contests,  I am very 
inclined to dislike their policies.

Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY 14850


On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire 
mailto:k...@empacc.net>> wrote:
Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local comm

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-29 Thread Linda Orkin 
Just wanted to let everyone know that there are indeed two sides to the
issue of killing all Mute Swans. Here is a link which I received.

http://www.goosewatchnyc.com/mute-swan-plan/

Perhaps there is no truths on this analysis, however...

Given the DEC's NYS "management" policies towards Coyotes, no daily bag
limit, can be killed day and night and fair game for hunting contests,  I
am very inclined to dislike their policies.

Linda Orkin
Ithaca, NY 14850


On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 7:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire wrote:

> Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you
> venture out
> in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan
> management
> plans and are open for comment.
> J.
>
> 01/15/2014
> Hello,
> The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following
> press
> release:
>
> Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control
> Local Deer
> Population
>
> Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014
>
> A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and
> around the
> city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
> Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch
> announced
> today.
>
> The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the
> Ithaca
> area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
> overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land
> in and
> around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the
> villages of
> Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline,
> Dryden,
> Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.
>
> During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are
> authorized to
> shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun,
> or bow (if
> they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
> trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the
> discharge
> of firearms.
>
> To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a
> permit,
> carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass
> tags must
> be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA.
> All DMFA
> hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the
> hunting activity
> log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are
> required to
> submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the
> permit
> and log form.
>
> For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA
> that includes
> boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and
> download a
> permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .
>
> A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
> Management Plans
> 01/16/2014
> Hello,
> The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following
> press
> release:
>
> DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans
>
> Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten
> Years
>
> The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today
> released
> draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be
> accepting
> public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.
>
> "Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance
> populations,
> hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens
> said. "These
> plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years,
> and we
> encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."
>
> These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting
> and Fishing
> Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
> out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities
> throughout
> the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
> licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at
> various sites
> across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.
>
> Black Bears
>
> The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is
> available on
> the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among
> the general
> public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too
> abundant or
> are acting boldly in populated areas.
>
> DEC's draft plan describes five primary goals that reflect the current
> priorities of
> bear managers and desires expressed by the public:
>
> maintain bear populations at levels acceptable to the public;
> promote and enhance bear hunting as an important management tool;
> minimize the frequency and severity of human-bear conflicts;
> foster understanding and communication a

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-25 Thread Dave Nutter 
I trust the managers on this one. --Dave NutterOn Jan 25, 2014, at 08:12 AM, Eric Banford  wrote:So the plan is to eradicate the Mute Swan in NY? I know it is invasive, but that seems a bit harsh. I just got this petition against this plan, in case anyone is interested:https://www.change.org/petitions/new-york-state-department-of-environmental-conservation-stop-new-york-state-s-swan-killing-planThanks,Eric From: Gary Kohlenberg  To: CAYUGABIRDS-L   Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan. There is hunting allowed in some places in the city and on the Cornell Campus. The permits are awarded by lottery, I work with one of the lottery winners. This is an interesting DEC post especially the management plan for MUTE SWAN. I guess we can look forward to having Mute Swan be a harder addition to the year list in the future. It points to the importance of eBirding our sightings as I imagine biologists monitoring the success of any future program will use eBird data extensively. Gary--Cayugabirds-L List Info:Welcome and Basics Rules and Information Subscribe, Configuration and Leave Archives:The Mail Archive Surfbirds BirdingOnThe.Net Please submit your observations to eBird!--
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Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-25 Thread Eric Banford 
So the plan is to eradicate the Mute Swan in NY? I know it is invasive, but 
that seems a bit harsh. I just got this petition against this plan, in case 
anyone is interested:

https://www.change.org/petitions/new-york-state-department-of-environmental-conservation-stop-new-york-state-s-swan-killing-plan


Thanks,
Eric


>
> From: Gary Kohlenberg 
>To: CAYUGABIRDS-L  
>Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:46 AM
>Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management 
>proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.
> 
>
>
>There is hunting allowed in some places in the city and on the Cornell Campus. 
>The permits are awarded by lottery, I work with one of the lottery winners.  
>
>
>This is an interesting DEC post especially the management plan for MUTE SWAN. 
>I guess we can look forward to having Mute Swan be a harder addition to the 
>year list in the future. It points to the importance of eBirding our sightings 
>as I imagine biologists monitoring the success of any future program will use 
>eBird data extensively.  
>
>
>Gary
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RE: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-21 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal 
Thanks Dave for the detailed reply!



Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
http://haribal.org/
http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/




From: bounce-112053132-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Dave Nutter 

Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 6:42 PM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management 
proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

To answer Meena's question, here's the summary from the NYSDEC website 
regarding how close one may hunt to various buildings and roads:

"It is illegal to discharge a firearm or bow:

  *   so that the load or arrow passes over any part of a public highway,
  *   within 500 feet of any school, playground, or an occupied factory or 
church,
  *   within 500 feet of a dwelling, farm building or structure in occupation 
or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an 
employee, or have the owner's consent.
  *   You may hunt waterfowl, over water, within 500 feet of a dwelling or 
public structure as long as neither are within 500 feet in the direction you 
are shooting."

I suppose this means Cornell employees or anyone with Cornell permission 
theoretically can shoot nearer to Cornell buildings. The City of Ithaca ban 
would still be in effect, but there's a LOT of Cornell land outside the City, 
whose border is just east of Low Rise 7, Appel Commons, Mann Library, Fernow 
Hall, Bradfield Hall, Bartels Hall, and Humphries Service Building. Thus the 
Hasbrouck Apartments, the Cornell Golf Course, the upstream end of Beebe Lake, 
nearly all of what we consider the Plantations, the Vet School, and the 
Orchards (plus the non-Lansing parts of Sapsucker Woods) could still be in the 
special deer-hunting program (I don't know). And to the south, one needn't go 
far into Mulholland Wildflower Preserve before crossing into the Town of 
Ithaca, so there's a lot of the Six-mile Creek watershed which might qualify. 
To further reassure Meena, anyone can post their land against hunting or 
trespassing. I wonder if anyone has made a map of, say, Tompkins County with 
500' radius circles around all the residences, schools, etc., to see what land 
is left over for hunting.

As Gary mentioned, there's a Cornell land deer permit system, but applications 
had to be in by 15 Oct. I don't know what areas actually are included.

Non-Cornell lands in the DEC program include just bow-hunting in Buttermilk 
Falls State Park and in Robert Treman State Park (not Allen H Treman State Park.

More DEC info on this program is here:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/82382.html

I'm glad there  isn't supposed to be shooting within the City limits or the 
Village of Cayuga Heights, but this will make the program pretty ineffective at 
bringing down the number of deer in these areas. Too bad DEC and the City don't 
allow hunting with spears. That might be both effective and safe for people.

Gary is right that the DEC's proposed elimination of feral Mute Swans in NYS 
could reduce the ease with which we tick that species. Maybe the answer is to 
herd those vicious swans into Cayuga Heights and the City of Ithaca's West Hill 
and have them duke it out with the deer.

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 09:54 AM, Meena Madhav Haribal  wrote:




The map seem to cover all residential areas in the Tompkins county.



Does this mean you can shoot in my yard where the deer mostly hide? Is it not 
there is rule that you cannot shoot within some distance of dwellings?



Meena


Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
http://haribal.org/

http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/






From: bounce-112019994-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Dave Nutter 

Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:27 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management 
proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

See map of special deer hunting area within Tompkins County. Note that hunting 
is still prohibited in the City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and 
Village of Lansing, even though the program is advertised as trying to reduce 
deer overpopulation within the City of Ithaca. Local ordinances apply, and 
hunting by gun or bow is prohibited in the City of Ithaca.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/tompdmfabndry.pdf

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 07:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire  wrote:

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A speci

[cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-21 Thread Dave Nutter 
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RE: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-20 Thread Meena Madhav Haribal 


The map seem to cover all residential areas in the Tompkins county.



Does this mean you can shoot in my yard where the deer mostly hide? Is it not 
there is rule that you cannot shoot within some distance of dwellings?



Meena

Meena Haribal
Ithaca NY 14850
42.429007,-76.47111
http://haribal.org/
http://meenaharibal.blogspot.com/




From: bounce-112019994-3493...@list.cornell.edu 
 on behalf of Dave Nutter 

Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:27 AM
To: CAYUGABIRDS-L
Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management 
proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

See map of special deer hunting area within Tompkins County. Note that hunting 
is still prohibited in the City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and 
Village of Lansing, even though the program is advertised as trying to reduce 
deer overpopulation within the City of Ithaca. Local ordinances apply, and 
hunting by gun or bow is prohibited in the City of Ithaca.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/tompdmfabndry.pdf

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 07:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire  wrote:

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bear

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-20 Thread Gary Kohlenberg 
There is hunting allowed in some places in the city and on the Cornell Campus. 
The permits are awarded by lottery, I work with one of the lottery winners.

This is an interesting DEC post especially the management plan for MUTE SWAN. I 
guess we can look forward to having Mute Swan be a harder addition to the year 
list in the future. It points to the importance of eBirding our sightings as I 
imagine biologists monitoring the success of any future program will use eBird 
data extensively.

Gary


On Jan 20, 2014, at 9:27 AM, Dave Nutter wrote:

See map of special deer hunting area within Tompkins County. Note that hunting 
is still prohibited in the City of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and 
Village of Lansing, even though the program is advertised as trying to reduce 
deer overpopulation within the City of Ithaca. Local ordinances apply, and 
hunting by gun or bow is prohibited in the City of Ithaca.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/tompdmfabndry.pdf

--Dave Nutter

On Jan 20, 2014, at 07:26 AM, John and Sue Gregoire 
mailto:k...@empacc.net>> wrote:

Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too abundant 
or
are acting boldly in populated areas.

DEC's d

Re: [cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-20 Thread Dave Nutter 
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[cayugabirds-l] One special hunting season and two management proposals -black bear and Mute Swan.

2014-01-20 Thread John and Sue Gregoire 
Be aware of the special deer season throughout Tompkins County when you venture 
out
in January. The second and third item propose Black Bear and Mute Swan 
management
plans and are open for comment.
J.

01/15/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

Special Deer Hunting Season in Central Tompkins County to Help Control Local 
Deer
Population

Deer Management Focus Area Open Until January 31, 2014

A special deer hunting season to help control the deer population in and around 
the
city of Ithaca, Tompkins County, will be open until January 31, 2014, State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Ken Lynch 
announced
today.

The Deer Management Focus Area (DMFA) program was initiated in 2012 in the 
Ithaca
area to expand the use of hunting to assist local communities burdened with
overabundant deer populations. The DMFA encompasses 60,000 acres of land in and
around the city of Ithaca, including the city and town of Ithaca, the villages 
of
Cayuga Heights and Lansing, and parts of the towns of Danby, Caroline, Dryden,
Lansing, Enfield, Newfield and Ulysses.

During the special January season in the DMFA, registered hunters are 
authorized to
shoot two antlerless deer per day using a shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun, or 
bow (if
they have bowhunting eligibility). Hunters must still comply with all state
trespassing laws, as well as all applicable local ordinances governing the 
discharge
of firearms.

To participate, hunters must register with the DMFA program and download a 
permit,
carcass tags and a hunting activity log. Both the DMFA permit and carcass tags 
must
be carried while hunting in the DMFA and are valid only within the DMFA. All 
DMFA
hunters must record their deer hunting activity and harvests on the hunting 
activity
log regardless of their success or hunting activity level, and are required to
submit the log form to DEC by February 7. Instructions are provided on the 
permit
and log form.

For additional information about the DMFA, including a map of the DFMA that 
includes
boundaries, a description of available hunting lands, or to register and 
download a
permit, carcass tags and a hunting activity log .

A New NYSDEC Press Release Has Been Issued: DEC Releases Two Draft Species
Management Plans
01/16/2014
Hello,
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation has issued the following press
release:

DEC Releases Two Draft Species Management Plans

Plans Will Guide Management of Black Bears and Mute Swans for the Next Ten Years

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released
draft species management plans for black bears and mute swans, and will be 
accepting
public comments on these management plans through January 31, 2014.

"Wildlife management can present challenges in trying to balance populations,
hunting opportunities and environmental impacts," Commissioner Martens said. 
"These
plans will guide the management of these species for the next 10 years, and we
encourage people to review and submit comments on the draft plans."

These management plans also reflect Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Hunting and 
Fishing
Initiative, an effort to improve recreational activities for in-state and
out-of-state sportsmen and sportswomen and to boost tourism opportunities 
throughout
the state. This initiative includes the streamlining of hunting and fishing
licensing and reducing license fees, improved access for fishing at various 
sites
across the state, and increasing hunting opportunities in various regions.

Black Bears

The draft Black Bear Management Plan for New York State, 2014-2024 is available 
on
the DEC website.. Black bears are a very popular wildlife species among the 
general
public, but can pose significant challenges when the bears become too abundant 
or
are acting boldly in populated areas.

DEC's draft plan describes five primary goals that reflect the current 
priorities of
bear managers and desires expressed by the public:

maintain bear populations at levels acceptable to the public;
promote and enhance bear hunting as an important management tool;
minimize the frequency and severity of human-bear conflicts;
foster understanding and communication about bear ecology, management, and 
conflict
avoidance; and
ensure the necessary resources are available to support effective management of
black bears in New York.
The plan also describes the current and desired future status of bear 
populations in
various geographic regions of New York.

Many of the strategies identified in the plan are already occurring; others 
reflect
new work to be more fully developed during the next 10 years. The plan includes
proposals to expand bear hunting opportunities in many wildlife management 
units,
especially in the Catskills and western Hudson Valley where in recent years
human-bear conflicts have become more common and pose a serious threat to human
safety and property.

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