Lorain County has no general wildlife-feeding ban. Feeding deer and most wildlife is governed by Ohio Division of Wildlife rules, and cities may prohibit feeding that creates a nuisance. Intentionally feeding is discouraged and can be restricted locally.
There is no countywide ordinance in Lorain County banning the feeding of birds, deer, or other wildlife. Statewide, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (ORC Chapter 1531/1533 and OAC Title 1501) regulates wildlife and, at times, restricts deer feeding to control disease such as chronic wasting disease. Municipalities may adopt nuisance ordinances that prohibit feeding when it attracts rodents, deer, or waterfowl that damage property or create a health hazard. Feeding is never allowed to habituate dangerous or protected species. Check your city's health and nuisance code before setting out feed beyond ordinary backyard bird feeders.
State wildlife-rule violations are misdemeanors enforced by ODNR wildlife officers; local feeding nuisances are abated and fined by the municipality.
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