BLAINE, Minn. – (March 23, 2017) – Starting is April 1, it will be illegal to feed wild animals in Blaine. This includes putting out grain, fruit, vegetables, salt licks or anything else that could attract deer, feral cats, or any other wild animal.
Bird feeders will still be allowed as long as they are tall enough to prevent deer and other animals from eating off of them as well. Community Service Officers with the police department are available if you want to discuss the where to place your bird feeder.
The complete ordinance is below.
14-228 Intentional Feeding of Wild Animals
Subd. 1 Feeding Prohibited. No person shall feed wild or feral animals or small mammals within the City. Intentional feeding shall mean the provision of any grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, salt licks, or any other food that attracts wild animals. Living food sources such as trees and other live vegetation shall not be considered food for wild animals.
Subd. 2 Feeding Wild Birds. Bird feed may be placed in bird feeding devices and structures solely for the purpose of attracting and feeding wild birds. Bird feeding devices and structures should be placed at a sufficient height or designed to prevent access by wild animals.
Subd. 3 Exception. This shall not apply to the employees or agents of the City, County, State, and the Federal government or veterinarians who in the course of their official duties have wild animals in their custody or under their management.
