Feeding deer and bears prohibited under NY ECL 11-0505 and 6 NYCRR 189. Susquehanna Valley has active black bear population. Civil penalty up to 250 dollars per violation. Bird feeders allowed except during bear-active months in DEC advisories.
New York Environmental Conservation Law Section 11-0505 and regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 189 make it unlawful to intentionally or indirectly feed wild deer and black bears anywhere in the state. Broome County's Susquehanna River valley supports a sizable black bear population that becomes active between April and November, and DEC issues seasonal bear-country advisories urging residents to remove bird feeders, secure garbage, and clean grills. Feeding deer increases chronic wasting disease risk and deer-vehicle collisions. DEC Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) enforce the ban; Region 7 covers Broome County. First violations typically result in a written warning and removal order; repeated violations carry civil penalties up to $250. Bird feeders remain legal year-round but DEC recommends taking them down April through November if bears are active nearby.
Civil penalty up to $250 per offense under ECL 71-0923. Continued violations after an abatement order can be charged as a violation-level offense with fines up to $500. DEC may order removal of all bait, feeders, and attractants.
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