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Hillsborough Unanimously Bans Feeding Wild Animals for Safety

2/17/2025

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Hillsborough, North Carolina, has taken a bold step to enhance community safety by unanimously updating its wildlife ordinance on February 10. The new rules ban feeding or attracting most wild animals, with exceptions for songbirds and bees. Residents should be aware that violations could lead to fines, enforced by a dedicated code officer.

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Hillsborough, North Carolina, has taken a bold step to enhance community safety by unanimously updating its wildlife ordinance on February 10. The new rules ban feeding or attracting most wild animals, with exceptions for songbirds and bees. Residents should be aware that violations could lead to fines, enforced by a dedicated code officer.