Well you’ve been told wrong , sorry ,, I spoke to both DEC and State Police
and the village judge !
If you don’t own the property and do t have written permission you are in fact breaking the law and trespassing ..
I’m sure they could hire an attorney but it would be cheaper paying the fine .
No it sure what DEC agent told you this but I was dealing with the top dog in region 7
And the sergeant at the NYS police sub station
Quite sure they know the law.
Your brother may want to brush up on the law