Feeding deer is prohibited statewide under 6 NYCRR 189. Islip discourages feeding of waterfowl, raccoons, and feral cats under public nuisance provisions of Town Code. Great South Bay waterfowl feeding creates public health and overpopulation concerns.
NY DEC enforces deer feeding ban with fines up to 250 dollars. Feral cat TNR (trap-neuter-return) colonies allowed with registration through Suffolk County. Bird feeders permitted for songbirds but must be managed to prevent rodent attraction. Bear feeding is a non-issue on Long Island but applies statewide.
State deer feeding violation 250 dollars. Local nuisance citations 100 to 500 dollars. Abatement orders possible for persistent feeding causing neighborhood complaints.
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