N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 11-1907

§ 11-1907. Propagation of fur-bearing animals.\n 1. Beaver, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, sable or marten, skunk, otter,\nfisher, nutria and muskrat may be propagated, or kept alive in\ncaptivity, provided a license shall first be obtained from the\ndepartment. The fee for the license shall be twenty-five dollars and the\nlicense shall be in force during the calendar year in which it was\nissued. The license is not transferable.\n 2. Animals propagated or kept alive in captivity pursuant to such\nlicense may be disposed of alive for propagation, exhibition,\nscientific, or educational purposes or they may be killed and pelted at\nany time, in any manner. Carcasses and pelts of such animals may be\npossessed, transported, bought or sold at any time.\n 3. On or after April first, two thousand twelve, the department shall\nnot issue any new licenses pursuant to this section.\n