It is illegal to feed deer. Chapter 95.01 – (K) To knowingly, purposefully or intentionally disburse food on the ground, at any feeding station, in a feed device, or in a container of any kind, provide a salt or mineral lick, or by any other means provide feed to deer on any public or private property. A person shall be deemed to have knowingly, purposely or intentionally fed deer, cause deer to be fed or provided food to deer, if the person places, or allows to be placed, wheat, pellets, livestock feed, corn in any form, fruit, vegetables, hay or alfalfa, human food scraps, any form of wildlife seed, birdseed or livestock feed, or any other edible matter that deer will consume on the ground or with in the reach of deer. “Within the reach of deer” shall be defined as having been located less than five feet above the ground unless such items are screened or protected in a matter that prevents deer from feeding on them. This prohibition shall include allowing residue that deer will consume to remain underneath a birdfeeder. This prohibition shall not include live vegetation such as ornamental landscaping, flowers, trees, vines, vegetable gardens, edible matter located either in an enclosed building or stored in a securely sealed package, or unmodified commercially purchased bird feeders or their equivalent when placed out of the reach of the deer.
Can I feed deer on my property?
