Ny deer management assistance program 2025

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The document outlines the application process for the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides instructions for landowners to apply for permits aimed at improving deer management on their properties, detailing requirements for new and renewal applications, categories of land use, reasons for seeking assistance, and necessary information about recent hunting activities. The application must be submitted by September 1 and includes sections for multiple landowners, management plans, and hunter interests.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the NY Deer Management Assistance Program application in the editor.
Begin by selecting whether this is a new application or a renewal. Check the appropriate box for 'New Application', 'Renewal without Changes', or 'Renewal with Changes'.
Fill in the applicant information, including the name of the landowner and contact details. Ensure that all required fields are completed accurately.
Select your application category by checking one of the options: Agricultural, Municipality, Significant Natural Communities, Forest Regeneration, or Custom Deer Management.
Provide detailed land area/location information, including Town(s), County(s), and total acres. Make sure to include your Farm Service Agency or Tax Map ID Number.
Complete the reason for DMAP section if applicable, detailing any agricultural damage and methods used for control.
Fill out recent hunting and deer take information based on your records from previous seasons.
Indicate hunter needs/interests and specify how many DMAP tags you are requesting.
If there are multiple landowners, ensure that all additional landowners complete their sections and provide signatures where necessary.
Finally, review your application for completeness before signing and dating it. Submit it to your nearest DEC regional wildlife office as instructed.

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What is the deer management Assistance Program?

What is DMAP? Better known as DMAP, a Deer Management Assistance Program is offered by many state wildlife agencies to help manage deer populations when management cant otherwise be accomplished solely through regularly issued hunting licenses, tags, or permits.

How to apply for DMP in NYS?

Applying for a DMP. You may apply for DMPs at all license-issuing outlets, by phone, or online beginning on Aug. 1, 2024. DMPs are available to all hunters age 12 years or older who purchase or possess a regular hunting license (12 years old for Junior Bowhunting license holders).

What is the deer management program in NY?

The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) is one tool that wildlife biologists can use to manage white-tailed deer in New York. DMAP allows the Department to issue additional antlerless tags to landowners who need improved harvests of deer to meet management goals on their property.

Can I use a DMP during bow season in NY?

DMPs are valid during any deer hunting season. Use of DMPs during the bowhunting or muzzleloader season requires possession of a valid big game license granting special bowhunting or muzzleloading season privileges.

How many DMP tags can you get in NY?

You can apply for up to two DMPs within the same WMU (depending on availability) or two different WMUs. Both DMPs must be applied for at the same time.