What are the restrictions on deer feeding?
Part 189 of Title 6 of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York was adopted on July 30, 2003. Part of this rule restricts the feeding of deer. In New York, it is illegal to feed deer by putting out any material that attracts deer to feed. There are five exceptions to the rule: 1. Agricultural crops including wildlife food plots. 2. Distribution of food to livestock. 3. Distribution of food to captive deer. 4. Cutting of trees and brush. 5. Scientific research, wildlife damage abatement, and wildlife population reduction programs, but only under a permit issued by DEC. Why did DEC place restrictions on deer feeding? The rule was issued in response to the threat of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) being introduced into New York. The nature of CWD requires prompt and extraordinary actions to address the threat posed by this disease. The purpose of this rule is to prevent the introduction of this disease into New York, to restrict those activities that may increase the risk o
