Wildlife Feeding: McKeesport vs Penn Hills
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between McKeesport, PA and Penn Hills, PA?
McKeesport has fewer restrictions than Penn Hills.
McKeesport, PA
Allegheny County
PA Game Commission prohibits feeding deer, elk, and bears under 58 Pa. Code 137.33 and 141.4. Feeding that creates nuisance conditions enforceable as nuisance in McKeesport.
View full McKeesport rules →Penn Hills, PA
Allegheny County
Feeding deer and bears prohibited statewide under PA Game and Wildlife Code 34 Pa.C.S. 2102. Penn Hills enforces via township nuisance rules when feeding attracts wildlife and creates hazards.
View full Penn Hills rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | McKeesport | Penn Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Feeding | Prohibited statewide | - |
| Bear Feeding | Prohibited | - |
| Bird Feeders | Generally allowed | Allowed if not attracting bears |
| Agency | PA Game Commission | PA Game Commission |
| Statute | 58 Pa. Code §137.33 | 34 Pa.C.S. 2102 |
| State Ban | - | Deer and bear feeding |
| Fine | - | Up to $200 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
McKeesport FAQ
Can I feed deer in my McKeesport backyard?
No. Deer feeding is prohibited statewide by the PA Game Commission under 58 Pa. Code §137.33.
Are bird feeders legal?
Yes, unless they attract bears or create a nuisance by drawing rodents or spilling large amounts of seed.
Penn Hills FAQ
Can I feed deer in my Penn Hills yard?
No. PA Game and Wildlife Code 34 Pa.C.S. 2102 prohibits feeding deer statewide. Penn Hills residents who feed deer risk PA Game Commission citations up to $200 plus township nuisance fines.
Are bird feeders allowed if bears come to my yard?
Bird feeders are legal, but PA Game Commission recommends removing them April through November in bear-active areas. If a bear becomes habituated, PGC can order feeders down and issue nuisance-feeding citations.
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