Chandler discourages feeding wildlife under nuisance provisions. The city's desert setting means frequent encounters with javelina, coyotes, and reptiles that should not be intentionally fed.
Chandler's desert location brings regular encounters with javelina, coyotes, rabbits, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes. The city discourages intentional wildlife feeding as it habituates animals to residential areas and creates safety concerns. Properties that attract wildlife through deliberate feeding may be cited under nuisance ordinances. Arizona Game and Fish Department provides guidance on desert wildlife coexistence. Bird feeders are generally acceptable but should be managed to avoid attracting rodents or javelina. Chandler coordinates with AZGFD for dangerous wildlife situations.
Properties attracting dangerous wildlife through intentional feeding may receive nuisance citations. Persistent feeding of coyotes or javelina may involve AZGFD intervention.
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