Bergen County does not have a countywide wildlife feeding ordinance, but New Jersey prohibits feeding black bears under N.J.S.A. 23:2A-14. Many Bergen County municipalities ban feeding deer, geese, and other wildlife.
New Jersey law makes intentional bear feeding illegal statewide, including throughout Bergen County, with enforcement by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife. While Bergen County has no countywide deer or geese feeding ban, towns like Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, and Wyckoff prohibit feeding deer due to overpopulation and Lyme disease concerns. Feeding waterfowl in county parks is generally discouraged or prohibited under park rules to prevent water pollution and aggressive bird behavior. Feeding feral cats may also trigger nuisance ordinances in some towns. Songbird feeders are typically allowed but must not attract bears or rodents.
Bear feeding fines start at $1,000 per offense statewide. Municipal wildlife-feeding violations typically $100 to $500.
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