The key is to respect the wildness of wildlife. Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters occur because people fail to leave animals alone. Intentional or inadvertent feeding is the major cause of most wildlife problems. The key to avoiding problem wildlife encounters is keeping unwanted wildlife out of homes, buildings and yards. Place bird feeders where they are not accessible to other wildlife species.
Wild animals are usually capable of finding plenty of food on their own.
Cover window wells with commercially available grates or bubbles, or make a cover yourself using hardware cloth or chicken wire. Close holes around and under the foundation of your home so that animals will not be tempted to homestead. Bury wire mesh 1 to 2 feet deep in places where animals might gain access. Don't give wildlife the opportunity to get into your garbage. Store it in metal or plastic containers with tight fitting lids.