Wildlife Feeding: Milwaukee vs West Allis
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?
Milwaukee and West Allis have similar restriction levels.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee prohibits intentional feeding of deer, raccoons, coyotes, and other wildlife under Chapter 78. Bird feeders are allowed if maintained to avoid attracting rats.
View full Milwaukee rules →West Allis, WI
Milwaukee County
Feeding wild animals is regulated municipally in Milwaukee County and by the Wisconsin DNR for deer. The City of Milwaukee restricts bird feeders to rodent-proof designs and caps them at four per premises, and declares feral pigeons, starlings and English sparrows public nuisances that may be removed.
View full West Allis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Milwaukee | West Allis |
|---|---|---|
| Banned Species | Deer, raccoons, waterfowl | - |
| Bird Feeders | Allowed with maintenance | - |
| Park Gull Feeding | Prohibited | - |
| State Rule | DNR CWD rules | - |
| County feeding rule | - | None; municipal + state DNR |
| City bird feeders | - | Rodent-proof, max 4 per premises |
| No ground feed | - | Not accessible to rodents |
| Nuisance birds | - | Pigeons, starlings, English sparrows |
| Deer feeding | - | DNR CWD baiting/feeding bans |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Milwaukee FAQ
West Allis FAQ
Can I feed birds in the City of Milwaukee?
Yes, but Chapter 78 requires rodent-proof, covered feeders on a pole at least 3.5 feet high or tree-suspended with guards, no feed on the ground, and no more than four feeders per premises.
Is feeding deer allowed in Milwaukee County?
Deer feeding and baiting are regulated by the Wisconsin DNR and banned in counties with Chronic Wasting Disease detections. Residents must also follow any local ordinance; check current DNR county status.
Can I be cited for feeding pigeons?
Feral pigeons, starlings and English sparrows are declared a public nuisance in the City of Milwaukee and may be removed. Feeding that attracts rats can be abated under the city's nuisance code.
Compare other topics
See how Milwaukee and West Allis compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool