It is a major problem within NYS. As Jeff said, they're not yet on LI, but being that they've been into Manhattan, and the Bronx, soon, they'll get their EZ Pass and cross the bridges. They should be hunted all year, not just part of the year. There are several large packs in my area that compete in howling contests, amusing, but scary at the same time. My cousin was bitten on his pants leg while having a smoke in a chair outside the kitchen door!!!! No fear, and with the bredding of wild dogs, some top 70 pounds. Recover your deer, then post over the baitpile and decrease the population.