Massachusetts prohibits feeding black bears statewide (321 CMR 2.15). MassWildlife enforces. Norfolk County's Blue Hills and Milton-Canton area see regular bear activity. Deer and turkey feeding also regulated.
Massachusetts regulates wildlife feeding under 321 CMR 2.15 (implementing MGL c. 131). Intentional feeding of black bears is prohibited statewide; coyote and fox feeding strongly discouraged. MassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife) enforces. The Blue Hills Reservation (DCR-managed, spanning Milton, Quincy, Canton, Randolph, and Braintree) sees regular black bear activity; bird feeders in those towns must be taken down April 1 - November 30 per MassWildlife advisory. Quincy, Brookline, and Weymouth all have guidance warning against feeding coyotes and turkeys but no town-specific ordinance. Pet food must not be left outside overnight under general nuisance provisions. Under MGL c. 131 §5, harassing wildlife (beyond non-lethal hazing of problem animals) is prohibited. Feral cat colonies: some towns allow managed TNR programs coordinated with MSPCA.
Bear feeding: MassWildlife citation, $50-$500 under MGL c. 131. Coyote feeding creating nuisance: BOH nuisance order. Repeat offenders may face additional local enforcement.
Wellesley, MA
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Wellesley, MA
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Wellesley, MA
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