Dearborn prohibits feeding deer, geese, raccoons, and other wildlife that creates nuisance conditions, with feeding of songbirds allowed if it does not attract rodents or larger mammals.
Dearborn ordinance prohibits intentional feeding of wild animals including deer, waterfowl, raccoons, skunks, opossums, foxes, and coyotes when the feeding causes a public nuisance or attracts animals to residential properties. The Rouge River corridor and Dearborn parks host significant wildlife, and Michigan DNR has issued advisories about deer-vehicle conflicts and chronic wasting disease. Songbird feeders are permitted but must be maintained to prevent rodent attraction, fallen seed accumulation, or bear activity. Feeding stray cats is regulated separately under animal abandonment rules. Violators face civil infractions starting at 100 dollars. Michigan DNR can impose additional penalties for feeding deer under state baiting rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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