Forsyth County, NC Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)

The county code does not set a standalone anti-feeding rule for songbirds, squirrels, or deer, but Sec. 6-54 makes it unlawful to possess, harbor, or have a wild animal, so intentionally harboring wildlife can implicate that prohibition. Feeding that attracts nuisance conditions - accumulating garbage, offensive or unsanitary conditions, or animals damaging neighboring property - is reachable under Sec. 6-9 (public nuisance). Statewide, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regulates the feeding, baiting, and taking of native wildlife, and separate rules apply to species such as deer and bears. Residents should secure garbage, bird feeders, and pet food to avoid attracting wildlife and creating a nuisance.