Policy 23

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No Feeding of Raccoons and Deer

Lummi Island Scenic Estates Community Club strongly discourages the feeding of deer and raccoons both on private poverty and on LISECC common areas. Though well-meaning individuals may feel that feeding wildlife helps them, this activity can actually cause serious health issues for the animals and can increase negative interactions between the animal and the community. Some of the negative results of feeding deer and raccoons include:

  • Increased risk of vehicle collision,

  • Increased aggression towards pets and people,

  • Increased risk of disease transmission within the animal population and the human population as well,

  • Increased dependency on humans for food,

  • Loss of normal wild behavior,

  • Increased negative impacts on wildlife diversity,

  • Increased damage to fences, gardens and ornamental plants and trees,

  • Attraction of carnivores such as bears and coyotes.

(Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, http://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/living/wildlife-feeding)

For the above stated reasons, members are asked to refrain from feeding deer and raccoons. Members are responsible for conveying LISECC policies to visitors and renters. Be advised that this policy does not pertain to the feeding of birds.

Effective 23 August 2022. 
Approved by the Board of Directors in regular session, 23 August 2022. Ben Twigg, President.