Ithaca Deer so Overpopulated Hunters Can Take Two a Day
Don t put the hunting gear away just yet. The DEC is adding more dates to the deer season, including one Central New York location where you can take two deer per day.
The extended dates are aimed at reducing herd numbers in over populated areas. Three counties are targeted for the reduction; Tompkins, Suffolk, and Westchester. In Suffolk and Westchester counties, the season is still open. Archery season in Suffolk runs through January 31, and Westchester s archery runs through December 31.
Closer to home, Tompkins County is considered a Deer Management Focus Area. Specifically, the Ithaca area is so overpopulated hunters will be allowed to take two antlerless deer per day during the extended season and can hunt with any implement considered to be legal during any regular season. The season will run from January 9 to January 31. To participate you must register, download permits and tags and maintain a hunting activity lo