Fish and Wildlife Regulatory Revisions
Proposed, Emergency, and Recently Adopted Regulations and Pre-proposals
Pre-proposals
6 NYCRR Part 182.5-Listing of Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species
This pre-proposal is to revise the list of endangered, threatened, and special concern species. The public are invited to review the draft changes and the accompanying species status assessments.
- Part 182.5 Pre-proposal Summary (PDF)
- Draft Species List Under Part 182.5 Pre-proposal (PDF)
- Current and Proposed Changes Comparison Document (PDF)
Comment period is closed.
Proposed Regulations
How to Comment on Proposed Fish and Wildlife Regulations
6 NYCRR Part 1.11 - Amendment to Deer Hunting Seasons
This rulemaking would provide an option for counties to annually be excluded from the holiday deer hunt from December 26 to January 1 due to perceived concerns about potential impact to snowmobiling activity.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
- Submit written comments via email.
Written comments will be accepted through November 14, 2021.
6 NYCRR Part 10 - Amendment to Sportfishing Regulations
This rulemaking would increase the daily possession limit for walleye in Oneida Lake from 3/day to the statewide limit of 5/day.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
- Submit written comments via email.
Written comments will be accepted through October 17, 2021.
6 NYCRR Parts 6.2 and 6.3 - Amendments to Fisher and Marten Trapping Regulations
This rulemaking is necessary to remove the requirement for trappers to obtain a special fisher trapping permit. This proposal would also remove the requirement for trappers to submit marten carcasses while maintaining the requirement for a special pine marten permit. A trapping license and pelt sealing would still be required for both fisher and marten.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
- Submit written comments via email.
Written comments will be accepted through October 17, 2021.
6 NYCRR Part 51 - Adoption of Updated Wildlife Management Area Regulations
This rulemaking repeals 6 NYCRR Parts 51, 61, 75 and 84 and adopts a new 6 NYCRR Part 51. There has been increased public demand for WMAs as more people seek outdoor recreation and the amendments ensure these natural resources and wildlife are protected.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - all text is new material.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Comment period is closed.
6 NYCRR Part 182; ECL Sections 3-0301 and 11-0535 - Clarifying determination of jurisdiction under the Endangered and Threatened Fish and Wildlife regulations.
This rulemaking improves the review of projects by removing some project types from the review process that are known not to cause harm and continues to protect threatened and endangered species.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Comments period is closed.
6 NYCRR Part 6.1 and 6.2 ECL Sections 11-0301, 11-0303, 11-1101 and 11-1103 - Amendments to New York State mink, muskrat, and beaver trapping season dates.
This rulemaking is to align existing mink, muskrat and beaver trapping season start dates and adjust the seasons to trapper-preferred dates.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Comment period is closed.
6 NYCRR Parts 151, 153, 170, 174, 182; ECL Sections 11-0535, 11-0535-a, 11-0536, 11-1707, 11-1728, 11-1901, 11-903, 11-1905, and 11-1907-Omnibus changes to 6NYCRR
This rulemaking brings regulations current with statutory changes and to improve application efficiency as part of the Governor's Lean initiative.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
Comment period is closed.
6 NYCRR Part 180.1; ECL Section 11-0511-Animals dangerous to health or welfare.
This rulemaking is to expand the list of animals which pose a risk to health or welfare of the people of the state or indigenous fish and wildlife.
- Text of Proposed Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Comment period is closed.
Emergency Regulations
There are no current emergency regulations for the Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Recently Adopted Regulations
6 NYCRR Parts 1.11, 1.18, 1.31, 2.1, and 2.15 - Amendments to Deer and Bear Hunting Regulations
This rulemaking is necessary to increase antlerless harvest in specific Wildlife Management Units where needed, allow big game hunters to hunt during the entire daily period of ambient light, simplify bear hunting regulations in the Adirondacks, and enhance hunter safety while big game hunting with a firearm.
- Text of Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
- Assessment of Public Comment (PDF)
Adopted on September 1, 2021 Effective September 1, 2021
6 NYCRR Part 10 - Amendment to Trout Stream Sportfishing Regulations
This rulemaking revised and standardizes inland trout stream fishing regulations by creating a statewide inland trout stream regulation, four regulation categories, and creating a catch and release season from October 15 through March 31.
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Text of Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
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Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Adopted on March 24, 2021 Effective April 1, 2021.
6 NYCRR Part 1.11 - Amendment to Deer Hunting Seasons.
This rulemaking would establish a bow and muzzleloader deer hunting season in the Southern Zone during the Christmas and New Year holiday week.
- Text of Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Adopted on January 27, 2021 Effective January 27, 2021.
6 NYCRR Part 2.3 - Amendments to New York State migratory game bird hunting regulations
This rulemaking is to bring New York State migratory game bird hunting regulations into compliance with Federal Code of Regulations.
- Text of Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Adopted on September 9, 2020 Effective on September 9, 2020.
6 NYCRR Part 1.31-Early bear hunting season in WMU 4W
- Text of Regulation - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Adopted April 29, 2020. Effective on April 29, 2020.
6 NYCRR Part 10 Section 11-0317-Amendments to Great Lakes sportfishery regulation in 6NYCRR Part 10
This rulemaking's proposed amendments are intended to improve high quality sportfisheries and associated economic benefits.
- Text of Rule (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
- Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF) - provides background and additional information.
Adopted on February 26, 2020. Effective on February 26, 2020.
6 NYCRR Part 186-Feeding of wild deer and moose, use of 4-PosterTM devices
- Text of Regulation (PDF) - The entire Part 186 is new.
Adopted on December 24, 2019. Effective on December 24, 2019.
6 NYCRR Part 189; ECL Sections 03-0301, 11-0325, and 11-1905-Chronic Wasting Disease
This rulemaking is to amend regulations to reduce risk of introductions of infectious material into New York.
- Text of Regulation (PDF) - Underlines contained in the text denote new material. Brackets [ ] indicate material to be deleted.
Adopted on November 13, 2019. Effective on November 13, 2019.
More about Fish and Wildlife Regulatory Revisions:
- How to Comment on Fish and Wildlife Proposed Regulations - Help in interpreting and commenting on proposed changes to existing and new Fish and Wildlife regulations.
- Part 1, Section 1.31 - Early bear hunting season in WMU 4W - Express Terms - Part 1, Section 1.31 - Early bear hunting season in WMU 4W - Express Terms
