Feeding wildlife that attracts bears, coyotes, or raccoons is prohibited in Renton under RMC 6-6 and state law, while controlled bird feeding is allowed if it avoids sanitation issues.
Renton and King County regulate wildlife feeding through nuisance and dangerous animal provisions. Intentionally feeding bears, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, or other large wildlife in a way that conditions them to human areas is prohibited and may be cited as creating an attractive nuisance. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife can issue civil penalties for feeding large carnivores under state law. Bird feeding from hanging feeders, suet cages, and hummingbird feeders is allowed for residents provided the activity does not attract rodents, cause significant droppings on neighboring property, or feed non-target species such as raccoons and bears. Residents in areas adjacent to Cedar River, May Creek, and greenbelts near Lake Washington should avoid leaving pet food outside, secure garbage cans, and bring feeders in at night during bear season. Violations are enforced by code enforcement and, for state wildlife, by WDFW officers.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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