samedi 4 février 2017

Duck, Duck, Goose

In case you do not recieve DEC notices or are unaware of the waterfowl season setting process, here is a reminder from the Season Setting Team that explains how you can influence the waterfowl season dates.
In the past I have corresponded directly with task force members and have been pleasantly surprised to learn that they are responsive.
The link to the new survey site is an even more painless way to voice your opinions about dates and takes. It does require a current HIP number.

In 1997, DEC established hunter task forces to get specific recommendations for duck hunting season dates for various zones across the State. These Waterfowl Hunter Task Forces help establish season dates that provide equitable duck hunting opportunities for the various interests in each zone.

DEC has appointed task forces for the Western, Southeastern, Northeastern and Long Island Waterfowl Hunting Zones. Each Task Force includes representatives from the New York State Conservation Council, established waterfowl hunting organizations, and individual waterfowl hunters. Task Force members act as representatives of all duck hunters in each zone, and they meet in spring to recommend a season for the coming year that best satisfies the diverse interests.

There is no task force for the Lake Champlain Zone because seasons there are set by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Management Board, with consultation from DEC and input from hunters in New York and Vermont. Although there is no formal task force for this zone, interested hunters may send their input directly to DEC for consideration.
If you haven't already, please provide comments by February 19th, 2017.

You can provide input in a variety of ways:

Using the on-line input form: Click here to start http://ift.tt/2jL1XTO
The input form requires your 2016-2017 HIP number. The HIP number associated with your e-mail address is: 1610169355
Your personal information will not be associated or linked with your individual responses.

By directly contacting one of the Task force members in your zone. The list of members can be found on the DEC website.

By sending an e-mail to the Waterfowl Season Input mailbox. Suggestions sent to this inbox will be forwarded to all of the task force members in the zone.

Thank you for taking the time to help the Waterfowl Task forces satisfy the diverse interests of duck hunters!
DEC Waterfowl Season Setting team


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