Port Hueneme, CA Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- General Rule
- Feeding wildlife discouraged: nuisance provisions apply
- Coastal Wildlife
- Seabirds, raccoons, coyotes common
- Trash
- Must be secured to prevent wildlife access
- Animal Services
- (805) 388-4341 for wildlife conflicts
Summary
Port Hueneme discourages feeding wildlife to prevent nuisance animals in residential areas. The coastal setting attracts seabirds, raccoons, and coyotes. Feeding wildlife can create public health and safety issues.
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) can occur when humans encounter or interact with wild animals in an unwanted or unsafe way. In California, habitat loss and a changing climate have increased the frequency and type of HWC reported to CDFW. It has become more common for people to be "living with wildlife" as communities grow along the urban-wildlands interface and wildlife look for limited resources such as food, water, and habitat. As the State's trustee agency for fish and wildlife, CDFW has developed a robust HWC Toolkit to help reduce or prevent wildlife damage and conflict with wildlife. Learn More Wildlife Incident Reporting CDFW Law Enforcement (CalTIP) CDFW Regional Office Report Oil Spills - (800) 852-7550 Report a Wildlife Mortality Wildlife Incident Reporting (WIR) System For Eme
Full Breakdown
While PHMC does not have a standalone wildlife feeding prohibition, nuisance animal situations created by intentional feeding can be addressed under general nuisance provisions. Port Hueneme's coastal location attracts seagulls, pelicans, and shorebirds: feeding creates aggressive flocking behavior. Coyote encounters increase when residents leave food out. Ventura County Animal Services at (805) 388-4341 handles wildlife conflict issues. California Fish and Game Code prohibits feeding certain wildlife species. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife access.
Violations & Fines
Creating a nuisance by attracting wildlife through feeding may result in code compliance action. Failing to secure trash attracting wildlife may violate property maintenance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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