Westland discourages and may prohibit feeding of deer, raccoons, geese, and other wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Bird feeders for songbirds are generally permitted with proper maintenance.
Feeding wildlife can create nuisance conditions, attract rodents, spread disease, and cause habituation that leads to human-wildlife conflicts. Westland discourages feeding of deer, raccoons, foxes, skunks, opossums, and Canada geese, particularly when it draws animals onto neighbor properties. Bird feeders for songbirds are generally permitted but should be maintained to prevent rodent attraction and excessive waste buildup. Michigan DNR prohibits deer baiting and feeding in much of Lower Michigan due to chronic wasting disease concerns. Violations can lead to citations under city nuisance ordinance. Residents experiencing nuisance wildlife should contact a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator rather than attempting to trap or feed wildlife themselves.
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