Wildlife Feeding: Burbank vs Carson
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Burbank, CA and Carson, CA?
Burbank has fewer restrictions than Carson.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Feeding wildlife is discouraged and may be cited as a nuisance under Burbank's general nuisance ordinance. Coyote awareness is a priority due to urban-wildland interface near the Verdugo Mountains.
View full Burbank rules →Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
Carson does not have a standalone wildlife-feeding ordinance, but LA County Code §10.84.010 (administered by LA County Animal Care & Control through Carson's contract relationship) prohibits feeding non-domesticated mammalian predators (coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, bears). California Fish & Game Code §251.3 also makes it unlawful to harass game mammals through feeding. Carson's adjacency to wetlands and the LA River corridor makes coyote and raccoon habituation a real concern.
View full Carson rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Carson |
|---|---|---|
| Policy | Discouraged; may be cited as nuisance | - |
| Coyotes | Active management near foothills | - |
| State Law | CA Fish & Game Code protections | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement / Animal Control | LA County Animal Care & Control + Carson Code Enforcement + CDFW |
| Wildlife feeding banned? | - | Yes — LA County Code §10.84.010 (applies in Carson via contract) |
| Species covered | - | Coyotes, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, bears (non-domesticated mammalian predators) |
| Big-game ban | - | Cal. F&G Code §251.3 (deer, bear, elk statewide) |
| Indirect feeding | - | Accessible pet food, fallen fruit, unsecured garbage also prohibited |
| Bird feeders allowed? | - | Generally yes, but must not become a predator attractant |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Can I feed birds in my yard?
Generally yes, but Burbank may restrict bird feeders in areas with bear or other wildlife activity. Check local rules.
Is it illegal to feed stray cats?
Feral cat colony management rules vary in Burbank. Casual feeding may violate wildlife feeding ordinances.
Carson FAQ
Can I feed feral cats in Carson?
Domestic cats are not covered by the LA County §10.84.010 mammalian-predator prohibition. However, organized feral cat colonies should be managed under a TNR (trap-neuter-return) program coordinated with LA County DACC, and food stations should not become predator attractants.
Can I have a bird feeder?
Yes, bird feeders are allowed. But if a feeder is drawing coyotes, raccoons, or skunks (by spilled seed or peanuts), Animal Care & Control can require you to remove it under the §10.84.010 indirect-feeding provision.
What if a coyote is hanging around my yard?
Report to LA County Animal Care & Control. Remove all food sources, secure trash in heavy lidded cans, bring pets in at night, and do not feed. CDFW's coyote-hazing guidance encourages aversive conditioning.
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