The authorities of new York warned of a recurring danger in connection with the Backyard of houses the residents of the state. Large flocks of deer are concentrated in certain areas And although these animals may seem friendly, they warned of a practice that is forbidden and poses a risk: feed them.
Deer are mainly found in the area Parks in the Bronx or the green spaces of Staten Island, in new York. Authorities said this not only poses a risk but It is illegal to feed these animals.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a set of guidelines to follow A deer appears in the yard of a house.
The city’s Parks and Wildlife Department new York pointed out that these measures represent an optimal strategy Management to reduce risks associated with communicable wildlife diseasesand protecting deer habitat.
Meanwhile, authorities said that the Supplementary feeding for this species by humans can have a negative impact on their behavior, with social conflicts between them and changes in migration movements.
According to experts, this is safe Food can harm your digestive system and create a nutrient deficit at times when they need stronger defenses, such as in winter.
The New York authorities warned against this In New York, it is illegal to intentionally feed wild deer or elkbased on a prohibition in state Environmental Protection Act 11-0505.
Meanwhile, Section 186 of the Territory’s Codes, Rules and Regulations provides certain, very specific exceptions.
“Feed whitetail deer causes unnatural concentrations near the food sourcewhich can lead to environmental damage, property damage and a greater risk of disease transmission between specimens,” the agency explained.
In this sense, this has been found to be the case It is forbidden to feed deer or encourage them to eat within 90 meters of public roads.
Additionally, the DEC clarified that occasional feeding, such as attracting deer to a bird feeder, is considered a violation if the person responsible has previously been warned in writing.
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