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Clark County, WA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Direct feeding ban
None in county animal code
Dangerous species
Skunk, fox, raccoon barred
Protected wildlife
Cannot take or possess
Nuisance attraction
Can be abated (CCC 8.11.060)
State layer
WDFW big-game feeding rules

Summary

Clark County's animal code has no ordinance directly prohibiting feeding wildlife such as deer or birds. It does bar keeping designated dangerous species (skunks, foxes, raccoons) and taking or possessing protected wildlife. Attracting animals that become a nuisance can still be abated.

City-specific rules exist: Vancouver has its own wildlife feeding rules that differ from Clark County's county-level regulations. If you live in Vancouver, check the city-specific page instead.

The ownership, harboring, or keeping of any species of animals designated by the Washington State Department of Health pursuant to Chapter 246-100 WAC as dangerous to the public including any skunk, fox or raccoon, except as lawfully authorized for fur farming.

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Full Breakdown

No section of Clark County Code Title 8 makes it unlawful simply to put out food for wild birds or deer. What the code does regulate: CCC 8.11.060(12) makes it a nuisance to own, harbor, or keep species the Washington Department of Health designates dangerous under WAC 246-100, including skunks, foxes, or raccoons, and 8.11.060(14) bars taking from the wild or possessing protected wildlife, furbearers, or game listed in WAC 232-12. If feeding draws animals that damage property or create the nuisances listed in CCC 8.11.060, the county can abate the situation. State wildlife-feeding rules (WDFW) may separately restrict feeding big game.

Violations & Fines

No penalty for ordinary wildlife feeding. Keeping a prohibited species or possessing protected wildlife is a nuisance misdemeanor under CCC 8.19.020 (up to 90 days jail and/or $1,000).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to feed deer or birds in Clark County?
The county's animal code sets no direct rule against it. But feeding that attracts animals which damage property or create a nuisance can be abated, and state WDFW rules may restrict feeding big game.
Can I keep a raccoon or fox I've been feeding?
No. CCC 8.11.060(12) makes it a nuisance to keep skunks, foxes, or raccoons designated dangerous by the state, and taking protected wildlife from the wild is also prohibited.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Clark County

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