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Wildlife Laws You Should
Know
Wild animals are fascinating creatures to observe. While they
are intriguing to some and hopelessly cute to others, they do
not make good pets. Wild animals are difficult to keep alive in
captivity. Moreover, they usually cannot fend for themselves if
they are confined for any length of time and later released. For
these reasons, it is illegal in Colorado to possess most species
of native wildlife.
Despite the fact that wildlife is best left alone, there are
instances when people pick up injured or orphaned wildlife. If
this does occur, call the Division of Wildlife and they will put
you in touch with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area.
It is illegal to attempt to rehabilitate injured or orphaned wildlife
without state and federal permits.
Under Colorado law, intentionally feeding big game animals is
illegal. The prohibition applies to deer, elk, antelopes, mountain
goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bears. Violators will
face a fine. In Lakewood it is unlawful to knowingly place or
provide food for any wildlife. Wildlife includes, but is not limited
to, skunks, raccoons, deer, coyotes, mountain lions, fox, elk
and non-domesticated waterfowl. This prohibition does not apply
to squirrels or birds.
Click on these tips for more information:
- Information provided by the Colorado Division
of Wildlife, with additional information from Urban Wildlife Rescue,
Inc.
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