Simi Valley discourages and may prohibit the intentional feeding of wildlife including coyotes, deer, and bears. The city's proximity to open space and hillside areas creates frequent human-wildlife interactions requiring management.
Simi Valley's location adjacent to the Santa Susana Mountains and open space areas creates regular wildlife encounters including coyotes, deer, mountain lions, bobcats, and occasionally bears. The city and Ventura County discourage intentional feeding of wildlife, which habituates animals to human presence and increases conflict. Intentionally feeding coyotes may violate the municipal code and state law (CA Fish and Game Code 251.1). Residents are advised to secure trash containers, remove pet food from outdoors, and eliminate attractants. The city participates in coyote management programs including hazing and public education. Feeding feral cats may also be regulated to prevent wildlife attraction.
Intentionally feeding coyotes is a violation of state law with fines up to $1,000. Feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions may result in Code Enforcement notices. Persistent feeding that attracts wildlife to residential areas may be treated as a public nuisance with escalating fines.
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