Feeding wildlife is prohibited in Castle Rock by state and local law, except certain birds. Colorado law makes it illegal to intentionally feed deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions and bears, with fines for violations. Town rules are in Municipal Code Title 6.
Rules on wildlife in Castle Rock are set in Municipal Code Title 6, which prohibits feeding wildlife except for certain birds. Layered on top, Colorado state law (in effect since 1992) makes it illegal to intentionally place feed or salt to attract or feed deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions or bears. Feeding these animals draws them into neighborhoods, spreads disease, and increases dangerous human-wildlife conflict. Bird feeders that unintentionally attract bears or other big game may need to be removed. Enforcement involves both the Town and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Intentionally feeding big-game wildlife is illegal under state law and can carry a fine (about $100); Town nuisance/attractant rules add local citations.
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