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Article 11

§ 11-1101. Prohibitions

  1. Except as provided in title 5 or in sections 11-1901 or 11-1903, no wild bird shall be trapped, netted or snared, or if so taken, possessed. (Note that there are other prohibitions, but this is the one we are interested in.)NYSHA’s notes on Section &11-1101
    1. The concept of wild bird applies to all wild birds, whether protected or not, therefore, Rock Doves (pigeons) would be included in this section.
    2. Pigeons are netted by hunting clubs for the purposes of release as live targets. This practice is in violation of this section of the Environmental Conservation Law.
    4. The exception with reference to sections 11-1901 or 11-1903 above applies to shooting preserves where wild birds (that are unprotected by the endangered species act) are deemed to be disturbing domestic game. Those unprotected birds may be taken in any manner.Additional laws to consider:
      With reference to trapping birds, Section 11-1101 above, See Article 26 Section 353, which deals with causing and permitting suffering of animals. If any of the birds were injured while being netted, or not provided with sustenance, food or water, you can charge the person with a violation of Section 353 for causing animal suffering.

§ 11-2117. Damage to property, livestock or domestic fowl by hunters and fishermen

No person, for the purpose of or while hunting, trapping or fishing shall, without the permission of the owner, lessee or lawful occupant, enter upon the land of another and while thereon kill or injure any dog, livestock or domestic fowl or cut, destroy or damage any bars, gates or fence of any part thereof, or deface or damage any vehicle, farm equipment, buildings or appurtenances to the land, resulting in damage to the owner or occupant of the land or of the dog, livestock, domestic fowl, bars, gates, fences, vehicles, equipment, buildings or appurtenances to the land.


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