Maryland prohibits continuing to place food that attracts black bears once the Department of Natural Resources gives notice, and Harford County's rural north sees bear activity. Feeding deer or wildlife that creates a nuisance is separately curbable. Backyard songbird feeders are generally allowed.
Wildlife-feeding rules come from state regulation and nuisance enforcement, not a single county ordinance. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources prohibits continuing to place food that attracts black bears after the department gives notice, and bears range into the rural north of Harford County around Jarrettsville and Fallston. Feeding that draws deer, Canada geese, or rabies-vector animals like raccoons and foxes toward homes and roads can be curbed as a health nuisance and creates liability. Feeding deer is also discouraged to limit chronic wasting disease spread. Ordinary backyard songbird and squirrel feeders are generally unrestricted.
Continuing to feed black bears after a Department of Natural Resources notice draws state enforcement and fines. Wildlife feeding that creates a health nuisance is enforceable by county animal control or health officials.
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