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- Just two deer without predation can produce a
herd of up to 35 deer in just 7 years.
- Under optimal conditions without regulating factors
like predators or hunting, deer populations can
double in size annually.
- Deer have their eyes on the sides of their head,
giving them a 310 degree view. This wide view
does make it hard for deer to focus on a single
point. Deer have a good night vision, which is useful
in the early morning and near dusk.
- Studies have shown that deer can smell human
scent on underbrush for days after we leave the
woods. Wary bucks react very negatively when
they run across our scent, often becoming leery of
the area for weeks afterwards.
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NEW REGULATION, Published January 21, 2011
(Noteworthy News from New York's Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources)
Feeding of Black Bears Prohibited in New York
DEC has adopted a rule prohibiting the deliberate and intentional feeding of black bears.
The incidental, indirect feeding of black bears is also unlawful after a written warning has
been issued by the DEC. In recent years, black bear numbers have increased and bears
have become more widespread throughout New York. Since most human-bear conflicts
can be eliminated or greatly reduced by removing food attractants, DEC's standard
message is "Do Not Feed Bears." Previous regulations only prohibited the intentional
feeding of bears that occurred in proximity to certain locations. This new regulation
establishes a comprehensive, state-wide prohibition on intentional and incidental
feeding of bears as a prudent and reasonable measure to reduce bear habituation to
human foods and thereby reduce potential for human-bear conflicts. The regulation also
updates the conditions under which hounds can be trained and used to help manage bear problems. The use of bear hounds is one of
the most effective tools for reducing bear damage to farm crops, especially corn. The regulation description and public comment
summary can be found on the DEC website.
(Noteworthy News from New York's Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources)
Feeding of Black Bears Prohibited in New York
DEC has adopted a rule prohibiting the deliberate and intentional feeding of black bears.
The incidental, indirect feeding of black bears is also unlawful after a written warning has
been issued by the DEC. In recent years, black bear numbers have increased and bears
have become more widespread throughout New York. Since most human-bear conflicts
can be eliminated or greatly reduced by removing food attractants, DEC's standard
message is "Do Not Feed Bears." Previous regulations only prohibited the intentional
feeding of bears that occurred in proximity to certain locations. This new regulation
establishes a comprehensive, state-wide prohibition on intentional and incidental
feeding of bears as a prudent and reasonable measure to reduce bear habituation to
human foods and thereby reduce potential for human-bear conflicts. The regulation also
updates the conditions under which hounds can be trained and used to help manage bear problems. The use of bear hounds is one of
the most effective tools for reducing bear damage to farm crops, especially corn. The regulation description and public comment
summary can be found on the DEC website.
| Feeding bears leads to increased encounters with humans. ~Photo courtesy of Bill Banaszewski~ |