Corona, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Intentional Predator
- Intentional predator feeding restricted under CA F&G Code
- Unsecured Garbage
- Unsecured garbage and pet food can be cited as nuisance
- Coyotes, Deer,
- Coyotes, deer, mountain lions active in Corona foothills
- Bird Feeders
- Bird feeders allowed if not creating nuisance
- Report Aggressive
- Report aggressive wildlife to CDFW or Animal Services
Summary
Feeding wildlife in Corona, including coyotes, deer, raccoons, and other native species, is discouraged and may be prohibited under state law (California Fish and Game Code) and local nuisance provisions. Intentionally feeding predators creates public safety hazards and can result in citations. Bird feeding is generally allowed if not creating nuisance conditions.
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) can occur when humans encounter or interact with wild animals in an unwanted or unsafe way. In California, habitat loss and a changing climate have increased the frequency and type of HWC reported to CDFW. It has become more common for people to be "living with wildlife" as communities grow along the urban-wildlands interface and wildlife look for limited resources such as food, water, and habitat. As the State's trustee agency for fish and wildlife, CDFW has developed a robust HWC Toolkit to help reduce or prevent wildlife damage and conflict with wildlife.
Full Breakdown
California Fish and Game Code and CDFW regulations restrict the intentional feeding of certain wildlife, particularly large predators such as bears, coyotes, mountain lions, and deer in areas where it may habituate animals or create human-wildlife conflict. Corona is bordered by the Cleveland National Forest and Santa Ana Mountains, with regular coyote, deer, mountain lion, and bobcat activity in foothill and hillside neighborhoods (Sierra Del Oro, South Corona, areas near Cleveland National Forest). Intentional feeding of predators is a public safety hazard: habituated coyotes lose their natural fear of humans and can become aggressive toward pets and people.
Even unintentional 'feeding' through unsecured garbage, fallen fruit, pet food left outdoors, and accessible compost can attract wildlife and is enforceable as a nuisance under city code. Bird feeders and bird baths are generally allowed but should not create overflow seed piles or attract rodents and other unwanted wildlife. Residents should secure trash, feed pets indoors, harvest fruit promptly, and never leave food out. Report aggressive or sick wildlife to CDFW. Coyote sightings and conflicts can be reported to Corona Police Department or Riverside County Animal Services.
Violations & Fines
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
Frequently Asked Questions
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