albany, 625 div. nysdec please ny york · all black bear tracking dog license holders are required...

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New

York State Departm

ent of Environmental

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NYSD

ECDiv. of Fish, W

ildlife, and Marine Resources

625 Broadway

Albany, N

Y 12233‐4752

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New

York State Departm

ent of Environmental

Conservation

NYSD

ECDiv. of Fish, W

ildlife, and Marine Resources

625 Broadway

Albany, N

Y 12233‐4752

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TRAINING OF DOGS ON BLACK BEAR IN NEW YORK 1Please read the following instructions before filling out the attached diary.

The Bureau of Wildlife is requesting this training log in order to monitor black bear dog training

activity. The information you provide will help wildlife biologists better understand this training and Fill in the date afield, number of people in group, number of dogs in pack, and the hourswill enable them to determine the future role of dog training in the management of New York's black spent searching for a fresh scent trail.bears.

All black bear tracking dog license holders are required to complete and return this survey before If your dogs strike a fresh scent and you release your dogs; list the county and town December 31. Failure to comply will result in your license being revoked or your renewal being denied. (abbreviations are okay) of the location, the time, and whether the land is private or public.

If the property is private, did the landowner or a relative or associate of the landowner Please print name: ________________________________________________________________________ participate in the chase or view the treed bear after the chase?

To your knowledge, was there any bear damage (such as damaged corn, apiary, etc.) at or 1. Did you train dogs to track black bears in New York State during the bear tracking dog near the strike and release site? training season?

YesYes ________ No____ No__________ Duration of the chase list approximate number of hours and miles you chased the bear___ Dura of ch ‐ st imat b of hours miles ch d bear.If "no", skip the rest of the survey questions and the diary and return this survey by December 31.

List the total number of bears seen, number of cubs seen, total number of bears treed, and 2. Have you ever previously trained dogs to track black bears or used dogs to track black bears? the number of cubs treed during the chase.

Yes ____________ No_____________ List the number of any additional dogs that you brought in to the treed bear.

If "yes", how many years of experience do you have? __________________________________________ If there were any injuries during the chase to people, dogs, or bears, or any other problems,enter "yes" in the column and explain below under remarks.

3. What breeds of dogs or crosses of breeds did you use in New York? ____________________________

Were any dogs lost? If so, how many were lost and for how long? ____________________________________________________________________________________

Did you meet any other recreationists while searching for a fresh bear scent or while chasing4. Do you use radio collars on your dogs when training them to track bears? a bear? If yes, do you believe the encounter was positive or negative? If negative, please

explain below under remarks. Never ________________ Sometimes ________ Always ________y

NOTICE: Pursuant to ECL Section 3‐0301(2)(Q) False statements made on this form are punishable

5. What do you estimate was the total cost of obtaining and training your dogs to track black bears? pursuant to Section 210.45 of the New York State Penal Code. I hereby acknowledge that the

information I provided on this form and all attached Training of Dogs on Black Bear in New York

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Survey sheets is accurate:

Date ______/______/______ ________________________________________________________

Signature of Licensee

DIARY FOR TRAINING DOGS ON BEARS TO BE FILLED OUT FOR EACH CHASE OR DAY OF TRAINING 2

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seen

Total # of bears treed

# of cubs treed

Add. dogs for treed bear

Any injuries or

problems?

Any dogs lost?

If so, how many? How long?

Meet other recreation‐

ists?

*Was encounter pos./neg.?

*Comments/Remarks:

Strike and Release

LOCATION

If Private

LAND TYPE

Duration of Chase


Date

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seen


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Any injuries or

problems?

Any dogs lost?



ists?


*Comments/Remarks:

Strike and Release

LOCATION

If Private

LAND TYPE

Duration of Chase

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