Limits the department of environmental conservation's ability to fix special open seasons for taking wild deer to ending no later than the 3rd Sunday of December of each year; allows the department to issue regulations for special seasons for particular counties or designated wildlife management units after consultation with local governments and stakeholders.

This bill limits the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to set special open seasons for hunting wild deer, ensuring these seasons end by the 3rd Sunday of December each year. It also allows the department to create specific regulations for certain counties or wildlife management areas after discussing with local governments and stakeholders.

Supporters of the bill argue that it helps standardize hunting seasons, making it easier for hunters to plan their activities and promoting responsible wildlife management. They believe the requirement for local consultation ensures that community needs and concerns are addressed in setting hunting regulations.

Critics of the bill may argue that it restricts the department's flexibility to respond to changing wildlife populations and environmental conditions. They might express concerns that limiting the hunting season could negatively impact local economies and the ability for hunters to effectively manage deer populations.