Section 11-0105. State ownership and control  


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  • 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.