Illinois Wildlife Code 520 ILCS 5/2.37 prohibits feeding of white-tailed deer statewide. Will County municipalities additionally restrict feeding of waterfowl and prohibit conditions attracting coyotes. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie area sees heightened enforcement.
520 ILCS 5/2.37 makes it unlawful to place food, salt, mineral blocks, or other substances for purposes of attracting or feeding white-tailed deer in Illinois, enforced by IDNR Conservation Police with fines up to $500 and potential Class B misdemeanor for repeat offenses. This is intended to slow chronic wasting disease (CWD) spread, particularly relevant for Will County communities near Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and Des Plaines River corridors. Joliet Code §5-63 prohibits feeding waterfowl in public parks due to goose overpopulation. Bolingbrook §4-12 and Romeoville §10-6 prohibit creating conditions attracting coyotes or nuisance wildlife, including leaving pet food outdoors or unsecured garbage. Frankfort and New Lenox restrict intentional feeding of wild mammals. Illinois Department of Public Health advises against feeding any wildlife due to rabies risk. Feral cat colonies are separately regulated, requiring registration and TNR compliance.
Deer feeding under 520 ILCS 5/2.37: $75-$500 plus court costs, Class B misdemeanor for repeat. Waterfowl or coyote-attracting violations: warning first offense, $50-$200 subsequent. Conditions violations (unsecured trash) cited as property maintenance, $25-$100.
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