Bozeman, MT Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Rules about feeding wild animals like deer, coyotes, or feral cats, and requirements for securing trash to prevent wildlife encounters.
Research in progress
We are currently verifying Bozeman's specific local ordinance for wildlife feeding. In the meantime,Montana state law generally applies, and below you'll find guidance for finding the official rules and links to related Bozeman ordinances we've already verified.
Montana State Law Context
Montana state law provides the baseline framework for wildlife feeding across all municipalities in the state. Individual cities like Bozeman may adopt additional local rules on top of state requirements, which is what makes checking your specific city ordinance important. For Bozeman residents, the safest approach is to follow state law as a baseline and contact City Hall for any additional local requirements.
You can browse all Montana animal ordinances to see how cities across the state regulate this topic.
How to find official Bozeman Wildlife Feeding rules
- Search for "Bozeman MT municipal code" to find your city's online code portal (Municode, eCode360, or American Legal Publishing are the most common).
- Look for chapters covering animal ordinances, zoning, nuisance, or property maintenance — that's where most wildlife feeding rules live.
- Contact Bozeman City Hall's code enforcement, planning, or community development department for clarification.
- Check with your HOA if applicable — many HOAs have stricter rules than the city itself.
Other animal ordinances verified for Bozeman
We've verified the following animal ordinances for Bozeman: