DeKalb County prohibits intentional feeding of deer and coyotes in unincorporated areas. Georgia DNR enforces statewide rules against feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Bird feeders permitted with residential use.
DeKalb County Code Chapter 5 (Animals) addresses nuisance conditions from wildlife feeding. Intentional feeding of white-tailed deer is prohibited by Georgia DNR regulation (GA Comp. R. & Regs. 391-4-2-.26) statewide. DeKalb's urban/suburban context has led to significant deer populations in areas like Stone Mountain, Dunwoody, and Druid Hills, prompting enforcement attention. Coyote feeding is discouraged and can trigger nuisance enforcement when it results in habituation. Bird feeders for passerine species are allowed but must not become attractants for deer, bears (rare in DeKalb), or nuisance animals. Pet food must not be left outside to avoid attracting wildlife and raccoons. Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division handles wildlife complaints; DeKalb Animal Services handles domestic animal issues.
Deer feeding: GA DNR citation, fines $50-$500 per incident under state wildlife regs. Nuisance wildlife feeding creating health/safety hazard: DeKalb Code citations up to $1,000.
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