The City of Davis strongly discourages feeding wildlife such as coyotes and wild turkeys and manages them through wildlife plans. A 2018 ordinance to ban feeding of certain wildlife was proposed; residents should follow city do-not-feed guidance and nuisance rules.
Davis actively manages urban wildlife, especially coyotes and wild turkeys, through adopted wildlife management plans and public education. The city's official guidance is clear: do not feed coyotes, do not intentionally feed turkeys, secure garbage and pet food, and remove bird feeders if turkeys gather. In 2018 city staff drafted an ordinance to prohibit feeding certain wildlife, including coyotes, turkeys, foxes, skunks, and raccoons, covering both intentional and negligent feeding. That measure was a proposal; residents should verify whether a final feeding-ban ordinance was codified before relying on it. Regardless, feeding that attracts nuisance wildlife can be abated as a public nuisance under Davis Municipal Code Chapter 23. Feeding big-game mammals such as deer is separately barred by California law.
Feeding wildlife that attracts coyotes or other nuisance animals can be abated as a public nuisance under DMC Chapter 23, with warnings and cleanup orders. Feeding big-game mammals like deer violates California Fish and Game rules.
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