Wildlife Feeding: Mead Valley vs Temecula
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Temecula, CA?
Mead Valley and Temecula have similar restriction levels.
Mead Valley, CA
Riverside County
Riverside County Ordinance 630 and California Fish & Game Code §251.3 prohibit intentionally feeding big-game mammals (bears, deer, coyotes, mountain lions). Feeding wildlife creates dangerous habituation and triggers public-safety responses. Bird feeders are generally allowed but can be cited if they attract rodents, bears, or create a nuisance.
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Riverside County
California Fish & Game Code §251.1 and Title 14 CCR §251.3 prohibit feeding big game mammals (deer, elk, bears, mountain lions). Temecula's foothills and Wine Country see frequent coyote, deer, and occasional mountain lion activity, and feeding wildlife — including coyotes — is illegal and dangerous. Bird feeders are generally allowed but should be managed to avoid attracting rats and predators.
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