Section 6.4: Experimental Research Trapping Seasons for Bobcat and Fisher
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§6.4 Experimental Research Trapping Seasons for Bobcat and Fisher
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish Experimental Research Trapping Seasons (ERTS) for both bobcat and fisher. Data collected from trappers participating in these seasons will contribute to the Department's ability to assess population status and make decisions concerning future management of these species.
(b) Duration. ERTS for both bobcat and fisher shall be held only during license years 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009.
(c) Bobcat ERTS.
(1) Any person holding a valid New York State trapping license shall be eligible to apply for a special ERTS permit for bobcat.
(2) Permit applications are available only at the Department's Region 4 office in Stamford, New York (by mail or in person).
(3) No person shall trap bobcat during the ERTS bobcat season established in this section unless the person holds both a valid New York State trapping license and a special ERTS permit for bobcat issued by the Department.
(4) ERTS season dates: October 25-February 15.
(5) Open areas: Wildlife management units 4F, 4N, and 4O.
(6) The following special permit conditions shall apply during the ERTS for bobcat:
(i) The carcasses, or parts of carcasses (as stated on the ERTS permit), shall be submitted to the Department within five (5) business days from the date on which a bobcat was taken.
(ii) Each holder of an ERTS permit for bobcat shall submit a completed trapping activity diary within five (5) business days following the close of the ERTS.
(7) Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, ERTS permits shall be revocable at the discretion of the Department.
(d) Fisher ERTS.
(1) Any person holding a valid New York State trapping license shall be eligible to apply for a special ERTS permit for fisher.
(2) Permit applications are available only at the Department's Region 6 office in Watertown, New York (by mail or in person).
(3) No person shall trap fisher during the ERTS fisher season established in this section unless the person holds both a valid New York State trapping license and a special ERTS permit for fisher issued by the Department.
(4) ERTS season dates: October 25-January 10.
(5) Open areas: Wildlife management units 6A, 6C, and 6H.
(6) The following special permit conditions shall apply during the ERTS for fisher:
(i) The carcasses, or parts of carcasses (as stated on the ERTS permit), shall be submitted to the Department prior to the issuance of a pelt seal.
(ii) Each holder of an ERTS permit for fisher shall submit a completed trapping activity diary within five (5) business days following the close of the ERTS.
(7) Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, ERTS permits shall be revocable at the discretion of the Department.