New Jersey bans intentionally feeding black bears statewide, and many Atlantic County municipalities add ordinances against feeding deer, Canada geese, gulls, or feral cats that create a nuisance. There is no county-wide rule; songbird feeders are generally allowed.
Wildlife-feeding rules come from state regulation and individual municipal ordinances, not the county. New Jersey prohibits the intentional or reckless feeding of black bears statewide, though bears are rare in South Jersey's Atlantic County, with fines enforced by state conservation officers. More relevant here, shore towns such as Ventnor, Margate, and Brigantine adopt ordinances barring the feeding of gulls and Canada geese that foul boardwalks and beaches, while Pinelands towns like Galloway and Hamilton target deer feeding that draws animals toward roads. Feeding that lures a rabies-vector animal like a raccoon or skunk near homes creates liability. Ordinary backyard songbird feeders are generally unrestricted.
Intentionally feeding black bears violates state wildlife regulation and draws conservation-officer enforcement and fines. A municipal anti-feeding ordinance is enforced by the local health officer or animal-control officer with fines.
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