50 Wolf Road Room 151, Albany, NY 12233-4790. Regulated hunting and trapping also manage wildlife populations to reduce crop and environmental damage. The Department regulates businesses offering wildlife control services. Division programs and regulations ensure that use of these resources are sustainable and will continue to benefit future generations.
Regulations protect fish and wildlife populations and the public health, safety, and welfare.
New York hunters and anglers annually spend millions of dollars for goods and services provided by businesses located throughout the state. These expenditures support jobs, generate sales and income taxes, and are an integral component of the tourism industry in several upstate communities. Hunter and angler expenditures include equipment, bait and tackle, hotels and motels, restaurants, lodges and camps, grocery and hardware stores, and guide services. Copies of available publications can be obtained from any DEC regional office.