New York Environmental Conservation Law Section 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.

Last modified: February 3, 2019