El Paso prohibits feeding wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, javelinas, and skunks under Chapter 7.04 because it conditions animals to residential areas.
Feeding wildlife other than birds is prohibited. Coyotes, foxes, javelinas, and skunks are common in desert-edge neighborhoods near the Franklin Mountains and Upper Valley and are drawn in by pet food, fruit trees, and intentional feeding. The ordinance covers both intentional feeding and passive food sources like unsecured trash. Bird feeders should be at least 6 feet off the ground and cleaned regularly. Feeders with suet or heavy seed spill can attract rodents and then coyotes. Texas Parks and Wildlife rules also apply to baiting of certain species.
Feeding wildlife: $100 to $500 per offense, escalating for repeat violations. If feeding leads to aggressive animal behavior causing injury, charges can escalate.
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