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Articles 'Proficiency' tests for Bow Hunters re Westchester Parks
According to the DEC, a 'citizen's task force' as referred to below, is
' (CTF) is composed of people representing the various public interest
groups in a WMU. The groups typically include farmers, foresters, hunters,
landowners, conservationists, the tourism industry, and motorists. Task
forces are convened to help determine the future deer management direction.'
To my knowledge, the advocacy community is composed of citizens - none of
whom were consulted on this issue. Pls contact the DEC commissioner and
politely but emphatically request we be included on the 'task force on white
tailed deer.'
http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/407.html WESTCHESTER, N.Y. � Some Westchester parks will allow bow hunting for
deer this fall, but hunters must pass proficiency tests this summer to
qualify for the lottery. Westchester County recently announced that
it would reopen sections of Muscoot Farm and Lasdon Park and Arboretum
in Somers, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River and Mountain
Lakes Park in North Salem for bow hunters beginning in October. Parks representatives said the program comes in response to the
recommendations of the Westchester County Citizen�s Task Force on
White-tailed Deer and Forest Regeneration and "recognizing the success
of regional municipalities with managing deer density," according to a
release. Westchester County residents may apply for the lottery after passing
proficiency tests set for June 21 and 29 and July 14 at Blue Mountain
Sportsmen Center in Cortlandt. The lottery that would grant hunting
permits is set to be announced following the proficiency tests, Blue
Mountain officials said this week. Applications can be found at the Westchester
Parks website. During the season, Westchester County will permit
hunting at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park, Lasdon Park and
Arboretum and Muscoot Farm seven days a week from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
with specific dates to be announced in the coming weeks. At Ward Pound
Ridge participants must stop actively hunting by 10 a.m. and must be
completely signed out by 11 a.m., parks officials said in a press
release. For more information, residents can visit the Westchester County
Parks website or call (914) 864-7326. Fair Use Notice: This document may contain
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