Kootenai County has no county-wide wildlife-feeding ban, but feeding big game such as deer and elk is regulated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, which discourages and can restrict it. Attracting wildlife that becomes a nuisance can trigger abatement.
There is no dedicated Kootenai County ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk, or other wildlife. Wildlife is managed at the state level by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game under Idaho Code Title 36; Fish and Game strongly discourages feeding big game and can impose restrictions, and intentionally feeding game that creates a hazard or draws predators can lead to enforcement. Feeding that creates a public nuisance, attracts bears, or produces unsanitary conditions may be addressed under the county's general nuisance provisions. Bird feeding is generally unregulated.
No county feeding fine exists; Fish and Game enforces state wildlife rules. Feeding that becomes a nuisance or bear attractant may be abated under county nuisance code.
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