AFCD Issues Eight Fixed Penalties in August Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife Feeding
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Summary
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) launched a month-long special enforcement operation in August 2026 to combat illegal feeding of wild animals, particularly monkeys and wild boars, in Hong Kong's country parks. The operation resulted in eight fixed penalty notices of $5,000 each being issued to offenders. Officers targeted popular feeding hotspots and conducted patrols across multiple time slots to catch violators in the act.
Key Points
- The operation focused on Kam Shan Country Park, Lion Rock Country Park, and other illegal feeding hotspots across evening, late-night, and early morning periods
- Officers paid special attention to drivers or passengers feeding monkeys from or near vehicles at roadside locations
- Since August 1, 2024, the Wildlife Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170) has imposed increased penalties for illegal feeding of wild animals and feral pigeons, including a fixed penalty mechanism
- As of August 31, 2026, AFCD has issued 143 fixed penalty notices for illegal monkey and wild boar feeding, plus 14 summons cases with 10 convictions resulting in fines up to $10,500
- The public can report suspected illegal feeding to the government hotline 1823, and AFCD pledged to continue strict enforcement and public education efforts
Why It Matters
Illegal wildlife feeding disrupts natural foraging behaviors and creates public safety risks as animals become habituated to human food sources. The sustained enforcement effort, with over 140 penalties issued in two years, demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting both wildlife welfare and public safety in Hong Kong's country parks .
Illegal wildlife feeding disrupts natural foraging behaviors and creates public safety risks as animals become habituated to human food sources. The sustained enforcement effort, with over 140 penalties issued in two years, demonstrates the government's commitment to protecting both wildlife welfare and public safety in Hong Kong's country parks .