Centre Island, NY · Nassau County
Deer Damage Permit Application
Farmers and landowners use this application to request a permit for taking deer that damage their property outside available hunting seasons.
What this form is
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation uses this application to assess requests for a Deer Damage Permit for deer causing property damage outside available hunting seasons. Applicants provide landowner and property details, describe the damage and alternatives tried, and identify proposed agents. The application also lists required supporting materials, including a property map and, in some cases, written permission from nearby building owners.
Who needs it
Farmers and landowners experiencing deer damage who seek permission to take deer outside available hunting seasons should complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application and required attachments to NYS DEC Bureau of Wildlife, 50 Circle Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409. The form also lists fax: (631) 444-0272.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the landowner without a notary; the attached landowner permission form also requests a signature and date, not notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Deer Damage Permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide landowner, property, damage, hunting, and agent information; the document says all information must be provided.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a tax map or similar map and any required written permission from nearby building owners; follow the document’s other attachment instructions.
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Sign And Return
Sign the application and return it with the attachments to NYS DEC Bureau of Wildlife at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Deer Damage Permit application for?
- Farmers and landowners use it to request a permit for taking deer causing property damage outside available hunting seasons.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a tax map or similar map showing nearby occupied buildings. Written permission from building owners is required when applicable; the instructions also call for agents’ hunting license fronts and signed Standard Conditions.
- Do I need a notary for the Deer Damage Permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached landowner permission form also requests a signature and date, not notarization.
- How do I submit the Deer Damage Permit application?
- Return the completed application and required attachments to NYS DEC Bureau of Wildlife, 50 Circle Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409. The form also lists a fax number.
Need something notarized?
This Deer Damage Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Centre Island form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.