Colorado Springs strictly prohibits intentional feeding of bears, mountain lions, deer, elk, coyotes, raccoons, and foxes under City Code Chapter 6 Article 7 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife rules (CRS 33-6-131). Bird feeders must be seasonally managed (taken down April 15 through November 15) in bear country or brought in nightly to prevent attracting bears.
Colorado Springs sits in prime black bear and mountain lion habitat, with regular sightings across the entire western half of the city. CPW maintains a Bear Aware program and investigates all human-bear conflicts; bears that become food-conditioned are often euthanized, so feeding carries real wildlife-death consequences. Trash must be secured in bear-resistant containers or stored in garages in western neighborhoods. Hummingbird feeders are exempt but should be cleaned to prevent bear attraction. Deer feeding in foothills neighborhoods concentrates populations and draws mountain lions, creating direct human safety risks.
Intentional feeding of big game carries a 100 to 500 dollar fine for first offense and up to 1,000 dollars for repeat violations. State wildlife charges under CRS 33-6-131 can add additional penalties. Bear habituation leading to an animal's euthanasia may create aggravating circumstances.
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