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Coweta County, GA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

County Ban
None
Handled By
Georgia DNR
Code Section
§ 10-35
State Guidance
Discourages deer feeding
Nuisance
Trash/pet food enforceable

Summary

Coweta County has no ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer, coyotes, or other wildlife. Under Code section 10-35, wild-animal matters are handled by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, not county animal services.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coweta County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

All complaints and matters concerning wild animals not of a domestic nature and complaints involving game animals or protected species and/or hunting, shall be forwarded to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Game and Fish Division or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Law Enforcement Division, for proper disposition.

Source: Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 40).

Full Breakdown

Coweta County does not ban feeding wildlife. Its animal chapter addresses domestic animals, and section 10-35 forwards all wild-animal complaints, except bites, to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Game and Fish Division, or the USDA. Georgia DNR discourages feeding deer, warning that it concentrates animals and habituates them, and the state manages nuisance wildlife such as coyotes across Coweta's rural and exurban land. Practical constraints still apply: under section 10-36 and the nuisance provisions, unsecured trash or pet food that draws animals can trigger county enforcement, and HOA covenants may limit feeders in subdivisions.

Violations & Fines

No county penalty targets wildlife feeding directly. Feeding that creates a sanitation or nuisance condition can draw county nuisance enforcement, and Georgia DNR can act on habituated-wildlife problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to feed deer or coyotes in Coweta County?
No county ordinance prohibits it. Wildlife is managed by the Georgia DNR under Code section 10-35, and the state discourages feeding deer and other wildlife.
Can I keep bird feeders?
Yes. Coweta County does not restrict bird feeders, though unsecured feed that attracts nuisance wildlife could raise a sanitation issue, and HOA rules may apply.

Sources & Official References

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