Cottonwood Shores adopts ‘first step’ wildlife feeding ordinance

  • The Cottonwood Shores City Council passed an ordinance Thursday, Sept. 16 that makes it illegal to feed wildlife, including deer, within 50 feet of a roadway. The law is aimed at controlling the number of accidents and the movement of predators. File photo
    The Cottonwood Shores City Council passed an ordinance Thursday, Sept. 16 that makes it illegal to feed wildlife, including deer, within 50 feet of a roadway. The law is aimed at controlling the number of accidents and the movement of predators. File photo
In an attempt to limit the number of deer and other wildlife in high traffic areas, the Cottonwood Shores City Council approved an ordinance to criminalize feeding near roadways. Councilman Roger Wayson presented an updated version of Ordinance 2002 which calls for citizens to cease feeding wild animals 50 feet from a roadway and for city staff to assist in providing education on the topic. …

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