🐔 Animal Ordinances/Wildlife Feeding
Wildlife Feeding: Petaluma vs Santa Rosa
How do wildlife feeding rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Santa Rosa, CA?
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
California Fish & Game Code §251.3 prohibits intentional feeding of big-game mammals (deer, elk, bears). Petaluma Code §9.08.100 regulates straying of domestic birds and livestock that can attract predators.
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Sonoma County
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Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Petaluma | Santa Rosa |
|---|---|---|
| State Code | F&G Code §251.3 | - |
| Local Tie-in | Petaluma Code §9.08.100 | - |
| Common Issue | Deer and coyote attraction | - |
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Petaluma FAQ
Can I have a bird feeder?
Yes — songbird feeding is not prohibited; just don't intentionally feed deer.
Santa Rosa FAQ
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