Feeding deer, waterfowl, and wild turkeys is prohibited in Babylon under DEC regulations and local nuisance rules. Feeding waterfowl at Argyle Lake and Belmont Lake State Park triggers fines.
NY DEC prohibits feeding deer statewide under 6 NYCRR 189 due to chronic wasting disease prevention. Feeding waterfowl is banned at state parks and most Suffolk County parks, including Argyle Lake in Babylon Village. Feeding raccoons, skunks, and coyotes is prohibited as a public nuisance. Bird feeders for songbirds are generally permitted but must not attract bears or deer.
DEC deer-feeding violations up to 250 dollars. Local park violations 100 to 500 dollars plus park ejection.
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