Post by Itrapny on Jun 15, 2008 21:21:19 GMT -5
Hello fellow trappers,
Once again we have an issue of great importance. The Department of Environmental Conservation's bureau of Land Management has posted a proposed regulation on the use of state lands.
I would urge you to look over these regs and make comments. We have an opportunity to make a difference in the way the final regulation is written.
There are a few specific issues that we as trappers need to see addressed.
The first thing that jumped out at me is, no where in the proposed regs do they mention "DOGS". After the concessions we gave up as trappers because we didn't want to have the risk of capturing dogs. The regs mention quite a few activities that are not allowed. or are severely restricted. From hiking to mountain biking, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, boats, etc.
We have some talking points for your comments. In Connecticut, "DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES" on Wildlife Management Areas. It is a recently adopted, State of Connecticut Regulations Sec. 26-16-1 and Sec. 26-16-3a. this regulation states, Leashes may not exceed 7 feet in length, Leashes must be held at all times, Dogs being used by licensed hunters in the act of legal hunting for small game and waterfowl are exempt. In this regulation it explains how there was a need for regulation, from public and pet safety, harassment of wildlife and wild places, destruction of native plants. "Violators subject to ticketing and fines".
In California, one of our most liberal states, all dogs must be on a leash. They also have designated places and times when people can run there dogs.
Almost 3 years ago on Long Island. The dog Zephyr that died in a conibear trap was caught less than 100 yards away from a fenced in area where the owners can let there dogs run. In Suffolk county in a 12 month period there were 996 "reported" dog bite injuries.
It is imperative all dogs be leased at all times.
Another disturbing remark is "No person shall deface, remove, destroy, or otherwise injure in any manner whatsoever any tree, flower, shrub, fern, fungi or other plant like organisms, moss or other plant, rock, soil, fossil or mineral or object of archaeological or paleontological interest found or growing on State land, unless you have a permit".
I think this leaves just about any activity very difficult to accomplish.
There are many other restrictions for other users of state land.
Click on the link below for the full publication of the proposed regs.
PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE IN YOUR EMAIL LISTS. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2008/may21/pdfs/rules.pdf
David Leibig
President
New York State Trappers Association
Region 4 Director
Conservation Alliance of NY
1375 Warren Rd.
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 829-6813 H
Once again we have an issue of great importance. The Department of Environmental Conservation's bureau of Land Management has posted a proposed regulation on the use of state lands.
I would urge you to look over these regs and make comments. We have an opportunity to make a difference in the way the final regulation is written.
There are a few specific issues that we as trappers need to see addressed.
The first thing that jumped out at me is, no where in the proposed regs do they mention "DOGS". After the concessions we gave up as trappers because we didn't want to have the risk of capturing dogs. The regs mention quite a few activities that are not allowed. or are severely restricted. From hiking to mountain biking, snowmobiles, 4 wheelers, boats, etc.
We have some talking points for your comments. In Connecticut, "DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES" on Wildlife Management Areas. It is a recently adopted, State of Connecticut Regulations Sec. 26-16-1 and Sec. 26-16-3a. this regulation states, Leashes may not exceed 7 feet in length, Leashes must be held at all times, Dogs being used by licensed hunters in the act of legal hunting for small game and waterfowl are exempt. In this regulation it explains how there was a need for regulation, from public and pet safety, harassment of wildlife and wild places, destruction of native plants. "Violators subject to ticketing and fines".
In California, one of our most liberal states, all dogs must be on a leash. They also have designated places and times when people can run there dogs.
Almost 3 years ago on Long Island. The dog Zephyr that died in a conibear trap was caught less than 100 yards away from a fenced in area where the owners can let there dogs run. In Suffolk county in a 12 month period there were 996 "reported" dog bite injuries.
It is imperative all dogs be leased at all times.
Another disturbing remark is "No person shall deface, remove, destroy, or otherwise injure in any manner whatsoever any tree, flower, shrub, fern, fungi or other plant like organisms, moss or other plant, rock, soil, fossil or mineral or object of archaeological or paleontological interest found or growing on State land, unless you have a permit".
I think this leaves just about any activity very difficult to accomplish.
There are many other restrictions for other users of state land.
Click on the link below for the full publication of the proposed regs.
PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE IN YOUR EMAIL LISTS. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2008/may21/pdfs/rules.pdf
David Leibig
President
New York State Trappers Association
Region 4 Director
Conservation Alliance of NY
1375 Warren Rd.
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 829-6813 H