Feeding deer, coyotes, raccoons, and other wildlife is restricted in Fulton County. Georgia DNR regulates deer feeding under Rule 391-4-2-.26, and most Fulton cities discourage wildlife feeding as a public nuisance.
Georgia DNR allows white-tailed deer feeding only in approved counties and prohibits feeding on Wildlife Management Areas. Fulton County has experienced increased coyote sightings since 2020; the County urges residents not to feed wildlife to prevent habituation. Bird feeders are permitted but must not attract bears (no bears typical in metro Atlanta). Sandy Springs Code §14-32 prohibits feeding wildlife other than songbirds. Intentional feeding that creates a public nuisance can be cited under §46-137 (general nuisance).
Local nuisance citation: $100-$500. DNR violations: misdemeanor.
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