Feeding coyotes is prohibited under California Fish and Game Code Section 251.1. Huntington Beach enforces nuisance provisions for wildlife feeding that attracts pests or creates health hazards. The city manages urban wildlife through its Animal Control program.
While Huntington Beach does not have a standalone wildlife feeding ban, feeding coyotes is a misdemeanor under California Fish and Game Code Section 251.1 with fines up to $1,000. Feeding pigeons or other pest birds that creates accumulation of droppings or pest conditions may trigger nuisance enforcement under HBMC Chapter 17.10. Residents should secure trash, keep pet food indoors, and avoid feeding wild animals. The city's proximity to open space and beach areas means wildlife interactions are common.
Feeding coyotes carries fines up to $1,000 under state law. Nuisance conditions from wildlife feeding are enforceable under HBMC Chapter 17.10.
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