Feeding deer, raccoons, coyotes, or feral cats in Winston-Salem may be cited as a nuisance if it attracts wildlife. Bird feeding is allowed. NCWRC regulates deer feeding in hunting season.
Winston-Salem does not have a stand-alone wildlife feeding ordinance, but intentional feeding that creates a public nuisance or attracts dangerous wildlife (coyotes, bears in outer areas) can be abated under Chapter 38 nuisance provisions. Feeding deer in residential areas often leads to vegetation damage and vehicle strikes, prompting warnings from Animal Control. Feral cat colonies must comply with TNR (trap-neuter-return) best practices; uncontrolled feeding stations that create sanitation issues can be cited. Bird feeders are permitted but must be maintained to avoid rodent attraction. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission prohibits feeding deer to influence hunting (N.C.G.S. 113-294) during certain seasons, with statewide relevance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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