Wildlife Feeding: Jurupa Valley vs Moreno Valley
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Jurupa Valley, CA and Moreno Valley, CA?
Jurupa Valley has fewer restrictions than Moreno Valley.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Riverside County
Jurupa Valley's hillside neighborhoods (Jurupa Hills, Pedley Hills, Rubidoux bluff) abut the Santa Ana River corridor and open chaparral that supports coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk, mule deer, and occasional mountain lion activity. California 14 CCR §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of big-game mammals (deer, bear, elk, etc.) statewide. Locally, Jurupa Valley Title 10 Animals and Title 8 nuisance provisions treat food sources that habituate wildlife as a public-safety nuisance.
View full Jurupa Valley rules →Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside County
California Fish and Game Code section 2118 prohibits keeping or feeding wildlife including coyotes, raccoons, and wild predators. Moreno Valley enforces this through Code Compliance and coordinates with CDFW. Feeding attracts predators into residential areas near the Box Springs Mountains and creates public safety risks.
View full Moreno Valley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Jurupa Valley | Moreno Valley |
|---|---|---|
| State big-game feeding ban | 14 CCR §251.3 — intentional feeding of deer, bear, mountain sheep, etc. prohibited | - |
| Local nuisance backstop | Jurupa Valley Title 10 Animals / Title 8 nuisance — attractive nuisance / vector control | - |
| Local wildlife | Coyote, bobcat, mule deer, mountain lion activity along Santa Ana River corridor and Jurupa Hills | - |
| Mountain lions | Specially Protected Mammal — Cal. Fish & Game Code §4800 (Prop 117) | - |
| - | - |
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Jurupa Valley FAQ
Is it legal to feed deer in Jurupa Valley?
No. California 14 CCR §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of deer and other big-game mammals statewide, with no Jurupa Valley exception. Citations are issued by CDFW wardens.
Can I feed coyotes that come through my yard?
Strongly discouraged and likely a Jurupa Valley Title 10/Title 8 nuisance violation. CDFW warns that coyote feeding produces habituation and aggression, and Jurupa Valley code enforcement can order the food source removed.
What do I do about a coyote or mountain lion in my neighborhood?
Secure trash and pet food, do not feed wildlife, and report aggressive behavior to Riverside County Department of Animal Services (951-358-7387). For mountain lions specifically, report to CDFW — these animals cannot be killed except under a CDFW depredation permit under Cal. Fish & Game Code §4800.
Moreno Valley FAQ
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