N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 11-0105: State ownership and control

§ 11-0105. State ownership and control.

The State of New York owns all fish, game, wildlife, shellfish,

crustacea and protected insects in the state, except those legally

acquired and held in private ownership. Any person who kills, takes or

possesses such fish, game, wildlife, shellfish, crustacea or protected

insects thereby consents that title thereto shall remain in the state

for the purpose of regulating and controlling their use and disposition.