Saint Paul prohibits feeding coyotes and other wildlife under Chapter 198; the Minnesota DNR retains primary authority over coyote management under Minn. Stat. Chapter 97B.
Saint Paul Legislative Code Ch. 198 bars residents from intentionally feeding coyotes, foxes, or other wildlife within city limits, and DSI Animal Control coordinates with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources when problem animals are reported. Coyotes are classified as unprotected mammals statewide under Minn. Stat. Ch. 97B, but discharge of firearms inside Saint Paul is prohibited under Ch. 225, so lethal removal must occur through licensed wildlife trappers. The city emphasizes hazing, secured trash, and removing pet food at night to discourage habituation. Pet owners should keep small animals leashed and supervised, especially at dawn and dusk.
Intentionally feeding coyotes, leaving accessible pet food or unsecured trash, or discharging firearms inside city limits to remove wildlife violates Ch. 198 and Ch. 225 and can trigger citations.
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