In 2015, the Roseville City Council passed a wildlife management plan to limit feeding wild animals within the City. Over the years the City had received a growing number of complaints.
Many of the complaints have been about of large herds of deer wandering onto residents’ property and eating plants and destroying landscaping.
A deer count conducted in 2014 showed that there were three times the number of deer than recommended in Roseville based upon available food and shelter needs of the animals.
The wildlife management ordinance imposes a feeding ban on wild animals typically found in Roseville. The ordinance also allows for organized archery (bow) hunts to control the city's deer population, should the City Council determine there is a need based on deer population counts.
Distributing one or more gallons of grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, or hay within a 24-hour period or having a salt lick at a location that regularly attracts wild animals is prohibited. The ordinance includes an exemption for small backyard bird feeders.
Penalties for violating the feeding ban are a series of administrative fines, including $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second and $300 for subsequent violations within a two-year period. Residents have generally been complying with the ordinance. Only five complaints have been made since the beginning of the year. Call 651-792-7080 if you believe someone is violating the feeding ban.