Pittsburg, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

Wildlife in Pittsburg includes coyotes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, deer, wild turkeys, and numerous waterfowl given the city's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta waterfront. California Fish and Game Code and CDFW regulations prohibit taking, harassing, or intentionally feeding most wildlife. Pittsburg Municipal Code general nuisance provisions prohibit feeding that attracts wildlife to residential areas and creates public health or safety hazards. Coyote sightings in neighborhoods near open space (Los Medanos Hills, Kirker Pass corridor) are common; CDFW advises hazing (making loud noises, waving arms) to maintain coyote wariness of humans rather than lethal control. Raccoons, skunks, and opossums raiding trash should be addressed by securing bins. Injured wildlife should be reported to CCAS or licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers (e.g., Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek). Depredation permits for property-damaging wildlife require CDFW authorization. Migratory birds including geese and ducks along the Delta are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Secure trash storage is the most effective prevention.