Moose don't have a future in New York, says retired state biologist July 1, 2025 Adirondack Explorer
... Moose disappeared from New York State around the turn of the 20th century due to overhunting and the loss of habitat. They started returning to the Adirondacks in the 1980s ... With climate change and less snow, deer populations are now sharing habitat with moose in northern regions. When this happens, the deer spread diseases to the moose through parasites...
DEC proposes modern deer hunting reforms, seeks public input June 21, 2025 New York, FingerLakes1.com
... The new rules would allow hunters to use the HuntFishNY app for electronic tagging. The app works without cell service and would eliminate the need for physical tags while the carcass remains in the hunter’s possession. Paper tag users would see the harvest reporting deadline cut from seven days to 48 hours...
New York 2024-25 CWD Report June 3, 2025 New York DEC News
... A case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was confirmed in a captive red deer herd in the Town of Columbia, Herkimer County during the 2024-25 deer season. In response, DEC increased its CWD sampling efforts, with no wild deer testing positive for CWD... With the assistance of local hunters, landowners, and highway departments, DEC sampled over 200 wild deer within the six towns surrounding the captive deer facility where CWD was confirmed in 2024. None tested positive ... With the assistance of local hunters, landowners, and highway departments, DEC sampled over 200 wild deer within the six towns surrounding the captive deer facility where CWD was confirmed in 2024. None tested positive ..,
223,304 deer harvested in New York last season, up six percent May 30, 2025 New York, WFFF Burlington on MSN
... The total number of deer harvested, 223,304, was six percent higher than last year but well below the state’s record of over 300,000 [308,216] in 2002... Full report
Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY May 23, 2025 New York, InformNNY on MSN
... S5402A/A1229 ... would require the Department of Environmental Conservation to test any wild canids ... weighing over 50 pounds ... the state would pay for that testing. And if it’s a wolf, DEC would determine where it was killed to evaluate whether they could do anything to protect other wolves still in the area...
Injured Deer Spotted Walking Around Upper West Side May 20, 2025 New York, West Side Rag
...the animal apparently limping from West 72nd and Riverside Drive up to West End Avenue [Manhattan] ... transported by Animal Care Center to one of their facilities for treatment...
Effects of vasectomy on breeding-related movement and activity in free-ranging white-tailed deer 2025, New York, - Movement Ecology
... analyzed biologging data of white-tailed deer at two sites near New York City, USA... The vasectomy program, despite causing extra estrus periods in unsuccessfully bred females, is unlikely to cause appreciable behavioral changes that could exacerbate management-related issues at the time scales investigated. Fertility control methods inducing extra estrus periods could be implemented alone or alongside other strategies to reduce abundant deer populations with minimal impact on behavior...
Driver makes gut-wrenching roadside discovery that sparks emotional rescue April 20, 20225 New York, The Cool Down
... some deer — around 60,000-70,000 in New York annually — will find their way into the pathways of unsuspecting motorists ... She saw a doe lying in the middle of the road, clearly in shock ... With help from Smith, she got up and began walking...
Citizen falls through thin ice trying to save deer February 12, 2025 New York, wbng
... rescued the citizen ... used a boat to successfully tow the deer to shore...
The best way to feed deer in winter is with a chainsaw November 7, 2025 New York, The Poughkeepsie Journal
... Whitetails sustain their metabolisms on woody browse in winter, but it's less nutritious... By cutting down undesirable brush and trees at this time of year, whitetails are able to gain sustenance from the treetops...
Neither Alaska nor Montana, the town in New York State named the moose capital of the United States January 22, 2024 New York, AS USA
...Though rare, spotting moose is more likely in Lake Placid, which has been named one of the best small towns in the U.S. to see these creatures by destination guide The Travel. Surrounded by lakes and forests, Lake Placid and nearby Saranac Lake are ideal destinations for sighting the towering twig-chompers...
First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here's how they did it January 17, 2025 New York, KTAR News
... The bull moose wasn’t intimidated by the officials or their big metal sticks. It was intimidated by their sleds. “For whatever reason it was scared of those. So once we got behind it, we were able to direct it,” ...
Deer sharpshooters start yearly culling this week in Syracuse January 6, 2025 New York, syracuse.com on MSN
... Sharpshooters last winter killed 109 whitetail deer in Syracuse last year, up from 79 in 2023. State law passed in 2023 allowed sharpshooters to get closer to the deer by reducing the setback distance from dwellings from 500 feet to 250 feet...
Hunters in Stillwater concerned for deer population January 3, 2025 New York, WTEN Albany on MSN
... “This year, we saw about half the amount of deer we’ve seen last year and it’s been declining ... I had a doe clearly sick. It didn’t have much hair ... " DEC determined the deer had demodectic mange ..,
Federal grant fuels study to enhance wildlife safety on NY roads December 23, 2024 New York, adirondackexplorer
... U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced the $323,850 grant ... The first phase of the study in New York will be to locate and map hot spots of wildlife-vehicle collisions, identify habitat improvement zones along state roadways and designate wildlife corridors, according to the FHWA announcement. The second phase will develop a standardized decision-making process for improving roadway safety ...
Expanded hunting opportunities retain number of hunters in NYS December 13, 2024 New York, Observer
... comments usually follow along with, “The NYS hunting seasons are too long, and there are no deer, or why do we have so many deer seasons in New York? ... if you ask the same hunters the question of whether they would shoot a doe if they had the chance, they will usually say no...
Wildlife Crossing Act vital to area November 29, 2024 New York, Lake Placid News
... In this state alone, there are 65,000 deer-vehicle collisions annually... The New York State Legislature just passed the New York Wildlife Crossing Act (S4198B/A4243B) with bipartisan support which directs the Department of Transportation and the NYS Thruway Authority to study, identify, and prioritize places along New York roadways, thruways, and parkways for safe, enticing, and attractive wildlife crossings..,
New York's Most Popular Hunting Season Starts With New Rules, Tips November 14, 2024 Q105.7
... The DEC estimates that 470,000 licensed hunters are patriciate. During this season, about 60 percent of the total statewide deer harvest and 30 to 60 percent of the statewide bear harvest occur...
CWD, 2nd Deer In The Adirondacks Found With Contagious, Fatal Disease November 12, 2024 New York, 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio
... On Tuesday, the New York State DEC announced that a second case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was found in an Adirondack deer... found in a captive deer ..,
Update on Confirmed Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Herkimer County November 8, 2024 New York Department of Agriculture and Markets
... The State is also continuing to investigate how CWD was introduced into this herd, which is a closed herd with an extensive testing history in a CWD non-detect state. The deer herd owner sourced the deer from a USDA-CWD-free certified herd and routinely submitted animals for CWD testing beyond the state’s minimum requirements. The owner is fully cooperating with the investigation ..,
Why New Yorkers Asked to Chop Off Deer's Heads and Freeze Them November 6, 2024,
101.5 WPDH
... a deer in Herkimer County was discovered with Chronic Waste Disease... in a captive deer facility... Hunters are being requested to report any sick or dying deer that they come across. In addition, deer taken in the areas surrounding Herkimer County should be decapitated for testing..,
DEC, partners offer rebate to hunters who buy lead-free ammo November 3, 2024 New York, Adirondack Explorer
... Hunters will leave deer carcasses in the woods or on the ice after they have taken the meat. These “gut piles” can contain lead fragments, which can be eaten by bobcats, bald eagles and other animals... Hunters statewide are eligible for a rebate up to $60 on the purchase of non-lead ammunition and for participating in both pre- and post-hunt surveys...
Seneca County Sheriff's Office urges caution as peak season for deer-vehicle collisions begins October 30, 2024 New York, Fingerlakes1.com
... New York State sees between 60,000 and 70,000 deer-related accidents annually, with many occurring in the fall...
CWD, New York Advised Not To Consume Venison Due To Zombie Deer Disease In State October 29, 2024 MSN
...they're warning the public out of an abundance of caution. Officials discovered a case of chronic wasting disease in a county bordering Canada. It's the first time that the disease has appeared in the deer population in 20 years...
Deadly deer disease found in Upstate NY, first time since 2005 October 29, 2024 New York, syracuse.com
... detected in a facility in upstate New York ... no suspected cases of CWD in wild deer ... CWD was first reported in NY in Oneida County in 2005. The outbreak was swiftly extinguished following a $1 million testing and culling operation led by DEC and AGM. Until now, there have been no reports of CWD since 2005..,
New York State Confirms an Isolated Detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in DEC'S Region 6 October 27, 2024 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - NY.gov
... a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility in DEC’s Region 6 area. The state is now implementing New York State’s interagency CWD Response Plan (PDF) ... DEC began CWD monitoring efforts in 2002 and intensified the effort in 2005 after CWD was confirmed in both captive and wild deer in Oneida County – the first incidents of the disease in New York State. Since that time, DEC has tested more than 65,000 wild deer statewide with no additional cases discovered in New York..,
Adirondack moose population threatened but stable October 27, 2024 New York, Albany Times Union on MSN
... Of the 191 necropsies performed between 2000 and 2022, 60 died in motor vehicle accidents, 25 were killed by gunshots and 23 died from parasites. Grauer attributed the majority of gunshot wounds to DEC officers euthanizing diseased or injured animals..,
Oneida County ranks high during car/deer crash season October 17, 2024 New York, Rome Sentinel
... According to ITSMR data, in New York, there were 35,545 animal-related crashes statewide in 2023 ... Orange County had the most crashes with 1,608 ...
The "150 Feet" Law Underway In New York State October 2, 2024 WYRK
... In New York State it is against the law to shoot: "within 500 feet (for a firearm), 250 feet (for a crossbow) or 150 feet (for a bow) of a dwelling, farm building, or structure in occupation or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an employee, or have the owner's consent"...
Another problem with daylight saving time: The time change raises your risk of hitting deer on the road September 18, 2024 New York, NewsTimes
... accident cycles are partly a function of driver behavior – they are highest when traffic is heavy, drivers are least alert and driving conditions are poorest for spotting animals... in fall, when deer-vehicle accidents are at an annual high because of deer rut, the earlier sunrise and sunset cause a significant increase in deer-vehicle accidents...
Bald eagles face highest lead risk of New York State deer scavengers, research finds September 11, 2024 Phys.org
... "A surprising number of species are at risk, and we can use bald eagles to continue to monitor lead issues because they are quite vulnerable," said Krysten Schuler, a wildlife disease ecologist ...
Sharpshooters culled 109 deer in Syracuse last winter; city to implement new ‘trap and euthanize’ method September 10, 2024 New York, syracuse.com
... the city’s deer management program began in 2019... the trap and euthanize method, which is used in other municipalities, but allows us to operate in areas where the use of a sharpshooter is not possible ... The city does not have a goal or target number of deer to be culled ... The city relies on about ten resident diarists who keep track of deer populations ...
How New York State Deer Hunters Can Help The Bald Eagle Population August 26, 2024, 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio
... New York Deer Hunters are eligible for a $60 rebate for the purchase of non-lead ammunition for the 2024-2025 hunting season... A lead fragment as small as a grain of rice can be deadly to an eagle ...
Vulnerability to lead toxicosis and bioindicator utility of deer scavengers in New York - The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2024
... We estimated bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) as most vulnerable to Pb toxicosis, followed collectively by American
goshawks (Accipiter atricapillus), American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos), and common ravens (C. corax)...
World's Smallest Deer Species Set to Win Hearts at New York Zoo August 15, 2024 Newsweek on MSN
... A southern pudu fawn, one of the world's smallest deer species, is making a debut at the Queens Zoo in New York ... at roughly two pounds ... will only weigh up to 15 to 20 pounds and stand 14 to 17 inches tall when fully grown ...
Shelter Island Deer & Tick Committee settles on new mission statement August 13, 2024 New York, Times Review
... Much of the concentration in the past has focused on efforts to kill ticks and reduce the deer herd on which ticks feed. But with the decision by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to ban use of 4-poster units — feeding stands that brush deer with a tickicide, permethrin — the Island Committee had to pivot...
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife: White-Tailed Deer Rehabilitation August 11, 2024 New York, Dan's Papers
... As one of the only animal hospitals on Long Island that can rehabilitate white-tailed deer, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center (EAWRC) receives an influx of deer every spring and summer, and employees work overtime to ensure successful rehabilitations... “when finding a deer with one broken leg, leave it alone.” She explains that “unlike most broken bone injuries, deer can survive on three legs ...
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected 'Killer' in Their Backyard Autust 8, 2024 WRRV
... A deer was minutes from death in a New York backyard ...severely tangled in a soccer net ...
Animal rights, environmental groups push Hochul to sign Wildlife Crossings Act August 6, 2024 New York, Spectrum News
... The legislation, if signed into law, will not create an unfunded mandate — and only allows New York to utilize available federal funds to identify areas for potential crossings. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act included $350 million for the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to reduce wildlife and vehicle collisions nationwide...
City Of Norwich Deer Survey Results July 25, 2024 New York, The Evening Sun
... The survey was open for approximately six weeks ... , 65 percent saw no problem with the deer, and 35 percent felt deer presented a problem. In reviewing the results, the committee has determined there was not enough response to continue...
Costing nearly $2.5 million, NYC extends Staten Island deer vasectomy program for 5 years July 3, 2024 New York, Staten Island Advance
... New York City data shows an outside-the-box deer control program is paying off, and officials confirmed last week that the effort would continue for another five years... there had been a 60% decrease in deer vehicle collisions and an overall decrease in in black-legged ticks seen on the Island...
Hero Fights off Bobcat to Save Baby Deer in New York June 7, 2024 WIBX 950
... Dan Thorp heard an animal crying for help ... a baby fawn being dragged by a huge bobcat he says was almost 3 times the size of the deer... "I yelled and stomped and the cat dropped the deer...
Deer rescued from mini hockey net after two weeks June 5, 2024 New York, UPI on MSN
... Amherst Police Department said on social media that the buck was seen wandering with the net over its face and antlers for at least two weeks...
Oneonta, City making progress on deer management plan May 22, 2024 New York, The Daily Star
... the city is making progress on a deer management plan, which includes fencing off food sources and seeking a permit to hunt around the city reservoir... samples of plants that deer don’t like to eat for residents to see...
Bill would help prevent collisions with wildlife by providing them a pathway across New York May 20, 2024, Spectrum News
... The New York State Department of Transportation estimates there are 65,000 deer-vehicle collisions every year... If the bill is signed, it would direct state transportation agencies to identify wildlife crossing opportunities... VIDEO
Westchester Village Urged to Use Humane, Non-lethal Deer and Wildlife Management May 17, 2024 New York, yonkerstimes
... Animal Defenders of Westchester (ADOW) is urging the Village of Irvington to avoid a proposed deer slaughter, in favor of humane, non-lethal considerations. The village of Irvington in Westchester County is proposing a bow hunt ...
Hunters in NY took fewer deer last season; steep decrease in antlerless harvest 'concerning' May 16, 2024 New York, syracuse.com
... a 3.6 percent decrease in antlered buck harvest statewide, and a steep 15.6 percent decrease in antlerless deer... In some areas of the state, however, hunters simply aren’t shooting enough antlerless deer to manage deer populations effectively, DEC said...
New York Senate, Assembly pass Wildlife Crossings Act May 14, 2024 The Daily Gazette
... The act will require that the state Department of Transportation examines roadways for “potential wildlife crossings to improve wildlife habitat connectivity, reduce wildlife vehicle collisions, and increase public safety,” ...
Chronic wasting disease not found in any New York deer this hunting season May 8, 2024 New York, WIVB Buffalo on MSN
... testing of samples from more than 2,700 deer showed no evidence of the fatal disease in New York...
New York DEC Announces 2023-24 Deer Harvest Estimates May 6, 2024 NYSDEC
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - NY.gov
... The 2023-24 deer harvest included more than twice as many older bucks, bucks two-and-a-half years old or older, than were harvested in the early 1990s, and nearly five times as many than were harvested in 1969 when DEC first began monitoring the age structure of New York’s deer herd...
New York sees lowest deer harvesting numbers since 2017: DEC report May 6, 2024 New York, WETM-TV on MSN
... 209,781 deer were hunted and harvested at the end of the 2023 hunting season, the lowest harvested across the state since 2017 when only 203,427 were hunted... the hunter reporting rate went up to 49.9% in 2023 compared to 46.4% in 2022.., The report
A year of Earth-friendly journalism April 22, 2024 New York, Adirondack Explorer
... Warming temperatures are driving many animals and plants northward ... “I think the deer population will increase simply because the severity of the winter is lessened,” said Brian Underwood, a research wildlife biologist for the U.S. Geological Survey ...
Whitetails are moving into our yards. Could a change in state policy help keep them away? March 29, 2024 New York, Hornell Evening Tribune
... New York needs to amend its current ban on feeding deer supplements and allow conservationists to put food and minerals back in the woods so the deer stay there and not in the streets and backyards. Deer go where they can shop for the best groceries...
The Humble Acorns: A Feast for Wildlife March 10, 2024 New York Almanack
... White-tailed deer are among the top acorn consumers, with acorns comprising up to 75 percent of their late fall and early winter diet. One deer may eat 300 acorns per day. In a big mast year (every two to five years), deer weigh more and are more likely to produce twin fawns...
The Humble Acorns: A Feast for Wildlife March 10, 2024 New York Almanack
... White-tailed deer are among the top acorn consumers, with acorns comprising up to 75 percent of their late fall and early winter diet. One deer may eat 300 acorns per day. In a big mast year (every two to five years), deer weigh more and are more likely to produce twin fawns...
The return of the rare Piebald deer: First 2024 sighting in Jones Woods Park March 10, 2024 New York, Staten Island Advance
... renowned for its distinctive coat pattern and fluffier appearance ... The last reported sighting of a Piebald Deer in Staten Island was in 2022 at Goodhue Park in New Brighton...
Staten Island. At last! Data shows Staten Island deer vasectomy program is paying off. Here’s how. February 17, 2024 New York, Staten Island Advance
... “Since this project began in 2016, there has been a 41% decrease in the total deer population, as well as a 94% reduction in the number of fawn births,” Katrina Toal, deputy director of the NYC Parks Wildlife Unit said. “This data shows that the sterilization study is making a substantial impact on the deer population on Staten Island.” ...
Deer With Container On Its Head Saved By Rescuers: 'We Never Gave Up' February 17, 2024 New York, NY Patch
... Frankie Floridia of Strong Island Animal Rescue worked tirelessly for the entire 10 days to save the deer, who was first spotted on Sound Breeze Trail/ Great Rock Drive in Wading River...
Trail cameras track 'critically low' New York bobcat population February 13, 2024 Phys.org
... thousands of strategically placed cameras ...White-tailed deer flourish, red fox and coyote populations remain abundant and stable, and eastern wild turkey and gray fox numbers remain low, according to research based on years of observation by Cornell ..."Bobcats are an important predator in northeastern ecosystems, eating rodents, squirrels, snowshoe hare, rabbits and deer," ...
Study examines strategies to prevent fatal deer disease re-entering NY January 30, 2024 New York, Olean Times Herald
... Deer hunters were more likely to be swayed by social media messages about the potential risks of chronic wasting disease if they came from a source they believed aligned with their own views and values, according to a new study...
Save Our Deer continues anti-culling efforts January 24, 2024 New York, The Miscellany News
... Trepel said, “After several years the disease has finally abated, but killing deer that were already victims of a widespread disease illustrates Vassar’s cruel intent. Vassar’s website currently states that the flyover count last year was just 21 deer per square mile. That was one deer more than their already incorrect public ‘optimal’, but didn’t stop Vassar from killing deer this year.” ...
How whitetail bucks spend winter after surviving hunting season January 5, 2024 New York, Hornell Evening Tribune
... This past hunting season featured incredibly (if not record setting) mild early winter temperatures and scant amounts of snow, ergo poor hunting conditions. Deer were also assisted this year in many areas with greater than usual abundant wild food sources, especially acorns..,
The Two Most Important Things New York Hunters Can Do to Improve Deer Management December 24, 2023 HamletHub
... they can directly improve deer management: harvesting antlerless deer; and reporting all the deer they harvest... 84% of hunters didn’t harvest any antlerless deer, despite antlerless deer being the most abundant and commonly observed ... to ensure deer populations remain in balance with available habitat ...
Sierra Club Statement on Governor Hochul Signing Birds and Bees Protection Act December 22, 2023 New York, Sierra Club
... The new law will eliminate 80-90 percent of the toxic class of pesticides called neonicotinoids, or neonics for short, from entering New York’s environment... Long connected to mass loss of the bees ... and birth defects in deer...
Deer decoy nabs 5 road hunters in Cattaraugus County December 21, 2023 New York, Olean Times Herald
... Officers set up a decoy whitetail buck with enticing-size antlers — typically, the decoy deer’s head features robotic movement — in view from the road and officers lie in wait nearby...
Upstate NY man ticketed for shooting decoy deer December 13, 2023 New York, syracuse.com
... a deer decoy in the town of Lake Luzerne, hoping to catch hunters illegally shooting from the road... truck’s passenger loaded his rifle, got out of the truck, and shot the decoy...
Men Caught On Video Poaching a Deer In New York – Do You Recognize Them? November 27, 2023 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio
... "On Nov. 22, Officers responded to a home in the Town of Lexington in search of a deer taken illegally in the front yard of another residence. Fortunately, no one was home at the time of the shooting, but the poaching incident was captured on a doorbell camera." - NYDEC
Whitetails once disappeared from So. Tier November 18, 2023 New York, Olean Times Herald
... As settlers pushed into Western New York, they found herds of whitetails. But as habitat for deer was cleared for farming and industrial-level timbering, coupled with intense overhunting, deer were all but eliminated in most of New York. According to Olean Times Herald archives, the last recorded deer sightings in the western Southern Tier was in 1881 near Independence, Allegany County..,
The Great White-tail Count November 16, 2023 New York, All Otsego
... There was a marked decline of the New York deer population through most of the 19th century, to a low between 1880 and 1890... Throughout the 20th century the deer population returned sporadically, only to decrease again, due both to starvation, during the severe winters of 1925-26, 1930-31, and 1947-48, and to the then-illegal killing of antlerless deer..,
DEC encourages hunters to take more antlerless deer when big game season opens this weekend in NY November 16, 2023 New York, syracuse.com
...A recent string of mild winters has also contributed to rising deer populations, particularly in the Adirondack and Catskill regions, says Quirion... “so we’re increasing the availability of deer management permits for hunters" [DEC big game biologist, Brendan Quirion] ...
To help eagles, NYS deer hunters can choose non-toxic ammo November 15, 2023 New York, Cornell Chronicle - Cornell University
... Lead rifle bullets shatter on impact into tens or hundreds of fragments ... That can potentially pepper game meat and carcasses with toxic particles, creating a hazard for humans and wild scavengers, including bald eagles. Consuming a lead fragment as small as a grain of rice can be lethal to an eagle...
