Saint Paul Section 201.01 prohibits intentionally feeding deer. Wildlife feeding is also banned in all city parks and natural areas. Trapping regulated under Chapter 196.
Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 201.01 makes it unlawful for any person to intentionally feed deer within the city. Prohibited food items include grain, salt licks, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and hay. The city also prohibits feeding geese, deer, and other wildlife in parks and natural areas, as feeding is detrimental to animal health and causes environmental damage. Residents are advised to keep trash receptacles tightly closed and remove outdoor food sources that attract wildlife. Trapping wildlife is regulated under Saint Paul Ordinance Chapter 196, which allows trapping only for animals causing a hazard or danger to people or property, and traps must not pose a risk to children or other animals. Leg-hold traps, snares, and lethal devices are prohibited. Saint Paul Animal Control (651-266-1100) responds only to animal bites, injured or sick wildlife, wildlife inside living spaces, and unusually aggressive animals threatening people. They do not respond to calls about wildlife behaving normally.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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