Feeding game wildlife such as deer, elk, and bears is regulated statewide by Montana FWP, not by a county ordinance. Attracting big game or predators with food is prohibited under state rule. (These are Montana rules for the county, not Yellowstone National Park's federal rules.)
Yellowstone County has no separate wildlife-feeding ordinance; the issue is handled by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Montana law and FWP rules prohibit intentionally providing supplemental feed that attracts game animals such as deer, elk, and antelope, and it is illegal to attract or feed bears and mountain lions, chiefly to reduce disease spread and human-wildlife conflict. Securing garbage, pet food, and bird feeders is the practical compliance step. Note: this is the Montana FWP/county angle. Wildlife feeding inside Yellowstone National Park is a federal offense under separate National Park Service rules and does not apply to the county.
Unlawful feeding or attracting of game or predators is enforced by Montana FWP wardens as a state violation, with fines set by FWP rule.
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