Prepare to Take Aim: Start your planning early.
Remember to get all necessary licenses and tags; obtain
landowner permission for hunting or trapping on
private land; familiarize yourself with the species you
are pursuing, their habitat and travel paths; and know
the area in which you will hunt or trap to avoid getting
lost. Practice with the equipment you plan to use under
the conditions in which you will hunt or trap (e.g.,
blinds, tree stands, sitting positions, trap sets, etc.).
N Y S D E P A R T M E N T O F E N V I R O N M E N T A L C O N S E R V A T I O N
Hunting and trapping are enjoyed by many people as forms of recreation and a means of feeding families. ese
activities also benefit forest ecosystems and other wildlife. Regulated, sustainable harvest by licensed hunters and
trappers helps maintain healthy animal populations while reducing nuisance wildlife issues like flooding from beaver
dams, conflicts with domestic or rare animals, and destruction of food crops or habitats. Hunting and trapping of
specific wildlife can even help decrease transmission of wildlife diseases.
As hunting and trapping seasons kick off this fall, it is important to be prepared, be safe, and properly report harvests.
Whether you are a hunter, trapper, or just enjoy getting outdoors in the fall, learning how to share the outdoors with
other recreationists will help keep you and others safe.
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON A RESPONSIBLE
HUNTING & TRAPPING SEASON
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