FAQ

Due to the increase in Lifetime Licenses last year, the D.E.C. is a little behind in getting them out to customers. The last batch will be mailed out by 8/13 so you should be seeing them anytime now. Remember your information is in the file and even if you don't receive your physical license by August 16, you are still able to apply for the DMP.

2010-2011 sporting licenses and DMPs may be purchased beginning August 16, 2010 at various locations. The Town of Spafford office is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Thursdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon.

You may also catch the latest updates on New York's fish and wildlife by subscribing to Field Notes, another free online e-mail list provided by the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources. Click here to learn more and subscribe: www.dec.ny.gov/about/63801.html

Information from the

Department of Environmental Conservation

The 2010-2011 NY Hunting and Trapping Guide is now available on the D.E.C. website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37136.html

You may scan through the guide online using the Interactive Viewer, or you may download specific sections or the entire guide. Print copies of the guide will also be available to license holders at all license issuing agents.

This year's guide includes short articles on:

Managing Habitat on Your Land
Research on Coyotes' Impact on Deer
Quality Deer Management on Private Land
National Archery in the Schools Program - New York
New Pheasant Plan
Overabundant Snow Geese
Marsh Birds
Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

Notice, Deer Management Permit (DMP) odds of selection are not printed in this year's guide but will be posted at each license issuing agent and are available at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30409.html

LEASHED TRACKING DOGS

A written examination for individuals interested in obtaining a license to use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals has been scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. until noon at designated DEC regional offices. All applicants for this exam must register before Aug. 20.

Before this exam was first offered in 1990, DEC conducted experimental testing with a small group of leashed tracking dog handlers. Now there are approximately 175 licensed handlers in New York. For further information or to apply to take the exam, please contact:

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Special Licenses Unit

625 Broadway

Albany, NY 12233-4752

518-402-8985

Applications can also be obtained on DECÃ¢ÂÂs website at: www.dec.ny.gov/permits/25020.html

Eligible applicants will be sent a letter of confirmation and a list of exam sites. The application fee is $25, which is non-refundable. In addition, the license fee is $50, payable at the same time as the application fee -- for a total of $75 in fees. If an applicant fails the exam, the $50 license fee is refunded. The leashed tracking dog license is valid for five years.

RMFL and Crabbing

A Recreational Marine Fishing License (RMFL) is required to fish in marine and coastal waters and for migratory fish from the sea from other waters in NY. However, a RMFL is NOT required to take crabs in NYS. Some local villages or towns require permits to crab off their docks or other facilities. These permits are not a license to take crabs, only to access the local facilities. DEC does not sell these permits. Those interested in obtaining these permits need to contact the appropriate town or village.