Denton Code Section 17-40 property maintenance provisions address conditions that attract wildlife. Intentional feeding of coyotes, feral hogs, or deer can trigger nuisance enforcement. TPWD manages wildlife statewide, and feral hogs may be taken year-round without a hunting license on private property.
Denton does not have a standalone wildlife feeding ordinance, but Section 17-40 of the Code of Ordinances addresses property maintenance conditions that attract vermin and nuisance wildlife. Accumulation of food waste, pet food left outdoors, or intentional feeding that attracts coyotes, feral cats, raccoons, or other nuisance animals can result in a code enforcement action. Denton Animal Services responds to coyote sightings, particularly in neighborhoods adjacent to open space and along the Elm Fork Trinity River greenbelt. The city periodically issues coyote advisories recommending against feeding wildlife and securing garbage containers. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages wildlife statewide. Feral hogs may be taken year-round without a hunting license on private property with landowner consent under TPWD regulations, though discharging firearms within Denton city limits is prohibited under Section 17-13. White-tailed deer are protected game animals requiring TPWD harvest permits. Feeding deer or wildlife in city parks is discouraged by Denton Parks and Recreation to prevent habituation and disease transmission.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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