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Evansville, IN Animal Ordinances: Bird Protection (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Scope
Applies only within Evansville park property
Prohibited acts
Hunt, harm, trap, or kill birds/wildlife
Also banned
Taking eggs, nests, or young
Enforcement
City Police, Sheriff, and park police
Penalty basis
Punishable under EMC section 1.05.180

Summary

Evansville bars hunting, harming, trapping, or possessing the eggs, nest, or young of any bird or wildlife within city park property, enforced by park and city police under the parks code.

Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot, or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile, or bird; or remove or have in one's possession the young of any wild animal or the eggs, nest, or young of any reptile or bird.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance G-2026-12, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Within Evansville's city parks, the Division of Parks and Recreation bars hunting, molesting, harming, frightening, killing, trapping, pursuing, chasing, teasing, shooting, or throwing missiles at any bird, reptile, or wild animal, and bans possessing eggs, nests, or young without board permission. Enforced by the Evansville Police Department, Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department, and park police under Evansville Municipal Code section 2.45.070(C)(8). The rule applies only to park property administered by the Board of Park Commissioners: it is not a citywide wildlife ordinance and does not reach private land or areas outside Evansville's park system.

Violations & Fines

Violating this rule breaches EMC Chapter 2.45 and is punishable under Evansville Municipal Code section 1.05.180; each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I capture or harm birds in an Evansville city park?
No. Evansville Municipal Code section 2.45.070(C)(8) bars hunting, molesting, harming, frightening, killing, or trapping any bird within park property, and bars taking eggs, nests, or young.
Does this rule cover private property in Evansville?
No. It applies only to city park property under the Division of Parks and Recreation, not to private land or other areas of Evansville or Vanderburgh County.

Sources & Official References

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