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Wildlife Feeding: Carmichael vs Galt

How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Carmichael, CA and Galt, CA?

Carmichael and Galt have similar restriction levels.

Carmichael, CA

Sacramento County

Some Restrictions

Sacramento County Code 9.60 prohibits feeding wild mammals including deer, raccoons, coyotes, and wild turkeys. Bird feeders are allowed if they do not attract mammals.

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Galt, CA

Sacramento County

Some Restrictions

Galt prohibits feeding wildlife that creates a public nuisance, including feral cats, raccoons, opossums, skunks, wild turkeys, and coyotes. The Cosumnes River corridor and surrounding grasslands mean residents commonly encounter wildlife drawn to food sources.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCarmichaelGalt
CodeCounty Code 9.60-
BannedDeer, coyotes, raccoons, turkeys-
Bird feedersAllowed if not attracting mammals-
ParkwaySeparate Regional Parks rule-
Fine100 to 500 dollars-
Prohibited-Feeding that attracts nuisance wildlife
Covered Animals-Coyotes, raccoons, feral cats, turkeys
State Rule-Fish and Game Code 251.1 for big game
Bird Feeders-Allowed if maintained
Near Cosumnes-Heavy wildlife presence

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Carmichael FAQ

Can I put out corn for deer on my 2-acre Wilton property?

No. The County ban on wildlife feeding applies countywide regardless of lot size.

What if my cat food attracts raccoons?

Leaving pet food outside that attracts wildlife can be treated as indirect feeding and cited as a nuisance.

Galt FAQ

Can I feed feral cats in my yard?

Ongoing feeding that attracts a colony can be cited as a nuisance. TNR programs that include removal and management of the colony are generally treated differently.

Are bird feeders allowed?

Yes, provided they are maintained to avoid attracting rodents, skunks, or raccoons and do not create a public nuisance.

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