DEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems with Bears

"It is dangerous and illegal to intentionally feed bears. The incidental, indirect feeding of black bears, such as with bird feeders or garbage, is also unlawful after a written warning has been issued by DEC.

Occasionally, a bear becomes so habituated to human environments and conditioned to human foods that its behavior creates a clear threat to public safety and property. It is in the best interest of both bears and people for bears to get their food solely from wild sources."

(We have had several sad incidences of small dogs (so brave) being taken away by bears as they try to protect their owners. Hope you keep your fur babies close or check their enclosure for wildlife.)

List of DEC precautions- https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/1e73e14