Provided By:
Don Williams, Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation
Original Email Inquiry to New York Farm Bureau Sent February 21, 2019
I am a farm owner. I belong to the PA Farm Bureau. I am also a member of the PA Governor's Advisory Council.
- How long has Sunday hunting been permitted in NY?
- Is hunting on Sunday an acceptable activity by farmers in NY?
- Are there benefits to farmers to allow Sunday hunting on their property, such as deer and bear control to prevent crop damage?
- Is hunting on Sunday an issue vs. hunting on other days of the week?
- If there is an issue, is it religious, noise, trespass or access related?
- Are NY farmers permitted to post their lands "NO SUNDAY HUNTING" while allowing hunting access other days of the week?
- Does the NY Farm Bureau receive complaints concerning Sunday hunting? If so how many per year?
- Does the NY Farm Bureau have a policy position regarding hunting on Sunday? What is it?
Thank you for your most valuable time and kind consideration.
Don Williams
Response From Renée St. Jacques, New York Farm Bureau, Assistant Director of Public Policy February 26, 2019
Hello Don,
I believe New York started permitting hunting on Sundays in 1996. At this point, it is allowed in New York with only a few exceptions and the NY Department of Environmental Conservation recommends checking local regulations for specific areas. Although New York Farm Bureau has policy related to hunting, we do not have specific policy on Sunday hunting. Deer management is very important to our members because of the amount of crop damage caused by deer. NYFB supports NY implementing a bear management program similar to the current NY deer management program. In recent years, our members haven’t voiced any issues pertaining to NY permitting hunting on Sundays.
Anyone can post signs on their personal property regarding hunting and trespassing. Someone could be specific and say no Sunday hunting, but I haven’t heard of any circumstances where that is being done: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8371.html
Hope that is helpful and let me know if you have any other questions.
Renée St. Jacques, New York Farm Bureau, Assistant Director of Public Policy
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