TOWN OF ERWIN

PAINTED POST, NEW YORK  14870

(607) 962-7021-OFFICE

(607) 962-3313-FAX

 

The Town of Erwin will hold a controlled bow hunt throughout the 2011 deer season beginning with early bow, Saturday, October 15, 2011 and ending with late muzzleloader on Tuesday, December 20, 2011.   REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE TOWN BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011 AT 4 O'CLOCK P.M.

 

          The Town of Erwin will continue to mail out permits upon request, to hunters that grant the Town permission to query the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's database to confirm that the hunter holds a current, valid 2011-2012 Big Game License and a valid bow stamp.   Permission to query NYSDEC is included on the Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement.  Please note that it is mandatory to have the Release, Waiver and Indemnification Agreement notarized and it must be returned with the completed 2011 DMAP Application.

 

          Two weeks prior to each hunter's assigned week, the hunter must confirm with the Town (please contact Mrs. Gloria Fay at (607) 962-7021) that he/she will hunt the assigned week.  Additionally, the hunter must also confirm with the Town as to whether or not he/she wishes to have DMAP permits mailed to him/her. Upon confirmation from the hunter that the assigned week will be used, the Town will query the NYSDEC database for verification of valid 2011-2012 Big Game License and valid bow hunt stamp.  Upon confirmation and request, Ms. Fay will mail out two (2) DMAP permits for the assigned hunt week.   Unused DMAP Permits must be returned to the Town no later than the first Monday following the end of the assigned week, or if mailing, returned DMAPs must be postmarked no later than the first Monday following the end of the assigned week.

           

            Points will be awarded as follows:

            • Taking and properly tagging each anterless deer                             10 points

            • Completing and submitting the DMAP report/survey                      10 points

                            

In 2012 the top 15 hunters with the highest points from the 2011 hunt will be given their choice of hunt week and location.   Points will be tallied at the end of the 2011. Controlled Bowhunt.  Qualifying hunters will be contacted for their preferences of hunt week and location. 

 

  Archers may also take bear with bear tags issued by NYSDEC.

 

Erwin, located in Steuben County, is in the Southern Tier at the intersection of Interstate 86 and State Route 15.  Erwin is home to several hotels, motels, restaurants and an over abundant-deer population.   To learn more about the Town of Erwin, please visit our website at   www.erwinny.org.

 

To qualify for the Erwin Controlled harvest, bow hunters must by October 15, 2011

q  Be 18 years of age (ages 12-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian).

q  Have submitted a Town of Erwin 2011 Controlled Bowhunt Registration Application by August 19, 2011 to the Town of Erwin.

q  Submit a “Release Waiver and Indemnity Agreement”.

q  Pay $3.00 registration fee-make checks payable to the “Town of Erwin”.

q  By the time the hunt begins, possess a valid 2011-2012 DEC Big Game License and a valid DEC bowhunting stamp.

 

The Town of Erwin has secured over 400 acres for this controlled hunt and can accommodate 22 hunters during each week of the hunt.  Qualified hunters may take a buck with their own DEC issued carcass tag, after taking at least one antlerless deer with the special DMAP permit issued through the Town of Erwin.

 

            All hunters who successfully complete the registration process will be assigned a lottery number.  Applications must be submitted by close of business on Friday, August 19, 2011.

 

Lottery numbers will be drawn at random, with the exception of the top 15 highest point hunters, by Friday, August 26, 2011.   Selected hunters will be assigned a specific week to hunt in the order of the random lottery drawing.  Results of the lottery will be posted at the Town Hall, 310 Town Center Road, Painted Post, New York, on the Town’s website, accessible from www.erwinny.org and selected hunters will be notified via mail.

 

            A complete list of requirements, restrictions and conditions is available with the registration form package.  The entire package is available on the Town’s website at http://www.erwinny.org/.  For more information contact:

 

            2010 Controlled Bowhunt

            c/o Rita Y. McCarthy, Town Manager

            Town of Erwin

            310 Town Center Road

            Painted Post, New York 14870

            (607) 962-7021


 

 

 


TOWN OF ERWIN

2011 CONTROLLED BOWHUNT SPECIAL CONDITIONS

 

The Town of Erwin is sponsoring a deer management program with the stated objective of implementing a program for use on private land, utilizing bowhunting as a management tool to control the deer population and thereby reduce the number of vehicle/deer accidents, reduce property damage, increase the health of the herd and reduce the health threat to human population.  The Town of Erwin will be issuing special DMAP permits provided by NYS DEC .

 

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must be at least 18 years of age (ages 12-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian).

 

·         Complete a Town of Erwin 2011 Controlled Hunt Registration Application and Release Waiver and Indemnification Agreement

 

·         Hold a current, valid 2011-2012 NYS DEC Big Game License

 

·         Hold a current, valid DEC bowhunting stamp

 

·         Submit a non-refundable $3.00 Registration Fee.

 

RESTRICTIONS:

·         Obey all DEC hunting regulations and Town Laws.

 

·         Shoot antlerless deer first; each hunter is allowed two antlerless deer.  Archers may use NYSDEC issued tags for additional deer.

 

·         Hunt only in designated area, observe safety zone; keep weapon in locked position unless in hunting zone.

 

·         Park in designated area only.

 

·         Carry DEC license/permits and Town registration at all times; display Town issued copy of registration form in front windshield of your vehicle.

 

·         Follow designated vehicle routes.

 

·         Field dress deer at least 100 feet from all paths and/or trails; remove all deer carcass and entrails.

 

·         Bear may be taken with NYSDEC archer tags.  Field dress bear at least 100 feet from all paths and/or trails; remove all bear carcass and entrails.

 

·         Hunt from a portable tree-stand only; no screw steps; no built-in stands.

 

·         No motorized vehicles (ATV’s, etc.) are allowed. Exceptions for documented handicaps only.

 

INFORMATION:

 

·         All hunters who complete the registration process will be given a lottery number preceded by 11----.  Lottery numbers will be drawn at random.

 

·         Hunters will be allowed to hunt in the order of the random lottery drawing.  Only 22 hunters will be allowed to hunt on any given day.

 

¨      A hunter may hunt until he/she has filled all legal tags OR

¨      Assigned Hunt Period has expired

 

·         Hunt periods are allocated on a weekly basis from Saturday, October 15, 2011 through Tuesday, December 20, 2011

 

·         Hunters may keep the carcass (meat) if they so choose.  If a hunter does not wish to keep the carcass, or would prefer to donate it, the Town will cover the cost of processing so that the meat can be donated to the food bank. A list of local processors will be given out at the time that a hunter picks up his/her DMAP permit.

 

·         Hunters may choose to hunt with a partner(s).  Hunters must batch their registration forms together and the batch will be pulled as a single lottery draw.  Hunters may have a partner film their hunt, EXCEPT that there are no cameras permitted on Sullivan Park property, including cell phones with cameras.   Batches shall include no more than five (5) hunters.

 

·         There are 3 hunting zones which include the following number of hunters allowed each week:

Sullivan Park/Aurene                       15 hunters

Town of Erwin                                    2 hunters

Woodland Park                                  5 hunters

 

·         A map for each hunting zone and designated parking area for each zone will be issued with DMAP permit.  The established route to and from each zone must be adhered to.

 

·         On Sullivan Park property only, if a deer that has been shot wanders out of the designated hunting zone, call Corning, Incorporated Security at (607) 974-3213 immediately and follow the instructions given.  Do not dress the deer until you have called and been instructed to do so.

 

·         On Sullivan Park property, no cameras, including cell phones with cameras are allowed.

 

·         On Aurene property only, follow DEC regulations regarding a deer that has wandered out of the designated hunting zone.  If you have any problems, call (607) 937-1000.

 

·         Two  DMAP permits will be issued to each hunter prior to his/her designated seven-day hunt period.  The DMAP permits will be mailed the week prior to your assigned hunt week AFTER the Town receives confirmation that you will be able to hunt the assigned week.

 

·         Hunters must complete a Bowhunter Report Card/Survey not later than Monday following the hunt period, if returning by mail, mail must be postmarked the Monday following the hunt period.

 

·         Any unused DMAP permit(s) must be returned, with the Report Card not later than Monday following the hunt period, if returning by mail, mail must be postmarked the Monday following the hunt period.

 

·         One antlerless deer must be taken first.  Upon taking an antlerless deer, the completed DMAP permit must be returned to the Town Hall.  The hunter will be given a stamped copy of the returned DMAP, which then entitles the hunter to take a buck using their own DEC issued carcass tag. 

 

ARCHERS--FOLLOW NYSDEC rules and regulations for the taking of bear with exception of field dressing.

 

 

 

REMINDERS:

 

We are on private land with permission of the landowner under these special conditions only.  All hunters need to be aware of the sensitive nature of their activity and be considerate of the other users of this private land.  Please follow good hunting practices.  If you experience any problems, please call (607) 974-3212 immediately.

 

Thank you for your participation in this program.   Best of luck!!! 

 

 



 

 

TOWN OF ERWIN

2011 CONTROLLED BOWHUNT REGISTRATION FORM

 

 

Registration Number: 11-_________________ (Office use only)

 

To be completed by Applicant:

 

Name:  ___________________________________________________________

 

Address: __________________________________________________________

              ___________________________________________________________

 

Email Address:                                                                                                          

             

Phone:  Daytime _________________________ Evening: ___________________

 

Vehicle License Number: _____________________________________________

 

Handicap Sticker Number: ____________________________________________

 

Batch with:                                                                                                                

(INSERT NAMES OF HUNTERS YOU WISH TO HUNT WITH.DO NOT WRITE NAMES ON OUTSIDE OF MAILING ENVELOP!)

 

Agreement:

I have read and agree to the special conditions that apply to this controlled bow hunt, and have signed the Waiver of Liability.

 

___________________________________                          __________________

Applicant Signature                                                                Date

 

To be completed by Town at time of registration form.

 

Special Conditions distributed by:                   __________________                         SEAL

 

Non-refundable $3.00 fee received by:          __________________

 

To be completed when DMAP is issued:

 

NYS DEC Sporting License Control/Back Tag Number: ____________________

Archery Stamp Number: ______________________________________________

DEC License/Permits verified by: ______________________________________

 




 

 

 

 

 
THIS FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED

 

RELEASE, WAIVER & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

 

I, __________________________residing at ______________________and being at least 18 years of age, hereby request permission to enter certain tracts of property (“Property”) owned by Corning Incorporated, Upstate Partners, L.L.C., Matt Dann, Woodland Park Properties, L.L.C., David Monroe Scudder, Dalrymple Gravel and Contracting Co., Inc. (“Owners”) and/or Town of Erwin (“Erwin”), County of Steuben for the purpose of bowhunting for whitetail deer during the 2011-2012 Big Game Season as defined by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

 

I acknowledge that there may be conditioning or hazards (natural or manmade) upon the Property including, without limitation, other hunters.  I will enter upon the Property at my own risk, and hereby waive, release, and forever discharge any and all claims, suits, demands, rights and causes of action of any kind whatsoever against the Owners and/or Erwin arising from or related to my entry, presence or actions on the Property including, without limitation, any and all claims or suits for bodily injury, property damage or any other claim based on the negligence of the Owners or Erwin.

 

I will indemnify and hold harmless the Owners and/or Erwin from any and all expense (including attorneys fees) arising from or related to any such claim, suit, demand, right or cause of action filed by me or my heirs (including attorney fees) arising from or related to any claim, suit, demand, right or cause of action filed against them by any third party arising from my entry, presence or actions on the Property.

 

I certify to the Owners and Erwin that I am qualified, experienced and have a valid 2011-2012 Bowhunting License and that all of my activity upon the Property will be conducted in accordance with applicable state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.  I agree that I will not hunt within 500 yards of any building, walkway, roadway, or driveway.

 

I hereby grant the Town of Erwin permission to query the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to verify that I am a current 2011-2012 DEC Big Game License Holder.

 

I execute this Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement in favor of the Owners and Erwin as consideration for permission to enter upon the Property.  I acknowledge that if I breach the Agreement, such permission will be revoked and any subsequent entry upon the Property will be strictly forbidden and punishable by law as trespass.

 

           

                                                                                                                                   

          Hunter Signature                                                      Date                             

 

                                                                                                                                   

Parent/Guardian Signature                                      Date                                

For Hunters under 18:                

*BOTH SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR HUNTERS UNDER AGE 18.

 

Sworn to me before this _________________           Day of ________________, 2011                                         

 

_____________________________________                                 

Notary Public