Section 250-RICR-60-00-2.12 - Feeding and Baiting of CervidsA. No person shall feed cervids at any time in the State of Rhode Island except: 1. Under a license or permit issued by the Department pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-1-18 for bona fide scientific research;2. By planting, cultivating, or harvesting of crops directly associated with bona fide agricultural practices, including planted wildlife food plots;3. By distribution of food material for livestock directly associated with bona fide agricultural practices; by distribution of food material for legally-possessed captive cervid, pursuant to a permit;4. By cutting of trees or brush; or,5. Elevated bird/squirrel feeders providing seed, grain, fruit, worms, or suet for birds or squirrels located within one hundred feet (100') of an occupied dwelling.B. Distribution of Certain Food Materials. No person shall feed wild or captive cervids with any material that contains protein derived from any mammalian tissues.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-60-00-2.12
Amended effective 7/11/2021