Des Plaines prohibits feeding deer, coyotes, raccoons, and other wild animals that creates a nuisance or attracts dangerous wildlife. Bird feeding is generally allowed but must not attract rodents or larger wildlife to neighboring properties.
Under Des Plaines' nuisance and animal regulations, intentionally feeding wildlife such as deer, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, and waterfowl is prohibited where it creates a public nuisance, attracts dangerous animals, or impacts neighboring property. Feeding stray cats may be regulated as it can attract rodents and create sanitation issues. Bird feeding is generally permitted but feeders must be maintained to avoid spilled seed that attracts mice, rats, or larger wildlife. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources also regulates wildlife and prohibits feeding of deer in certain areas due to chronic wasting disease. Coyote sightings are common in Cook County suburbs and feeding habituates them dangerously. Contact Animal Control at (847) 391-5400.
Wildlife feeding violations typically result in citations of $75 to $500 per offense, with daily fines for ongoing violations. Property owners may be required to remove feeders or take corrective action.
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