DEC Adopts New Regulations to Protect Wildlife Management Areas
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DEC Adopts New Regulations to Protect Wildlife Management Areas |
New Regulations will Improve Conservation and Safeguard Sustained Public UseNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of new regulations governing the public use of Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and the simultaneous repeal of three obsolete area-specific regulations. These regulations will become effective Jan. 1, 2022. DEC's Division of Fish and Wildlife manages 125 WMAs and several Unique and Multiple Use Areas across the state. Collectively known as the WMA system, these areas comprise nearly 250,000 acres. "Visitor use and enjoyment of DEC's wildlife management areas across the state have increased significantly over the years," Commissioner Seggos said. "To protect these special places for future generations and sustainably welcome visitors, DEC is updating our rules to ensure the WMA system continues to meet the primary goals of conserving wildlife and providing opportunities to safely hunt, trap, and appreciate wildlife." DEC adopted the new regulations following a public comment period earlier this year. The full text can be found on the State Register website. New regulations include provisions to:
Visitors to New York State's WMAs should always be aware of the rules governing the WMA. Each WMA has a webpage that lists featured activities, available facilities, any site-specific restrictions, and a map of the area. For more information, go to DEC's website. |