Cheyenne, WY Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Covered species
- Seagulls, geese, ducks
- Max fine
- $750
- First offense
- Warning possible, officer's discretion
- Citation limit
- One per person per 24 hours
Summary
Cheyenne makes it a misdemeanor to feed seagulls, geese, or ducks anywhere within city limits, backed by a $750 fine.
A. No person may feed, provide or give food or any other edible item to any seagull, goose, or duck, or to any gaggle of geese, or flock of seagulls, or ducks within the city limits. B. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).
Full Breakdown
City Code 6.08.180 bars giving food or any edible item to a seagull, goose, or duck, or to a flock of them, anywhere in Cheyenne. A first violation can draw a written warning instead of a citation at the officer's discretion, but repeat feeding is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $750 fine. Officers are capped at one citation per person in any 24-hour period.
Violations & Fines
Misdemeanor, fine up to $750; first-time offenders may get a written warning instead of a citation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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