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News Release Date: December 31, 2024
Winter is here and with it more waterfowl in the park. We want to remind the public that feeding wildlife in the park is not allowed. Human food is not healthy for wild animals. When animals eat human food, they stop eating the nutrients they need to survive. They can come to rely on humans and stop hunting, foraging, or scavenging as they naturally would.
It is also illegal to feed wildlife in the park in under the Code of Federal Regulations 36 § 2.2 (a)(2). The violation carries a $300 violation notice/fine.
Last updated: December 31, 2024