NY ECL 11-0505 prohibits feeding deer and bears statewide. Onondaga County includes deer-dense suburbs where enforcement is active.
Environmental Conservation Law 11-0505 bans intentional feeding of white-tailed deer and black bears in NY. Bird feeders allowed but may not attract deer. DEC enforces; violations carry fines up to 250 dollars. Feeding waterfowl at Onondaga Lake Park is also discouraged by county parks rules. Contact Onondaga County at (315) 435-2070 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY
Syracuse prohibits open burning within city limits per the NYS DEC regulations and city ordinances. Recreational fires may be allowed under specific conditions.
Syracuse, NY
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