Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations prohibit intentional feeding of big game (deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bears). Arapahoe County follows CPW rules. Bird feeders are regulated in bear-active areas and unsecured trash can constitute illegal feeding.
Under 2 CCR 406-0 Chapter W-0, Colorado Parks and Wildlife prohibits the intentional feeding of big game animals statewide, including in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Bears that become food-conditioned are frequently killed under CPW's two-strike policy, so feeding prohibitions extend to securing trash, pet food, and bird feeders. The county is designated bear country in its western/foothills areas (Cherry Creek State Park corridor and western subdivisions). CPW recommends bringing in bird feeders from April through November. Coyotes are not protected game so direct feeding bans do not apply under state big game rules, but leaving food attractants is separately discouraged. Feral cat colonies operate under CRS 35-42-111 TNR framework with some county-level humane society coordination. Attracting wildlife onto neighboring property can trigger county nuisance enforcement under Code Section 2-303.
CPW feeding violations: up to $137 fine for first offense, $274+ subsequent, plus possible license revocation. Attracting bears repeatedly may trigger property-specific orders and mandatory attractant removal under threat of county nuisance fines.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Englewood, CO
Englewood regulates construction noise through special limits in the noise ordinance. Under Colorado state law, construction activity is subject to industria...
Englewood, CO
Englewood prohibits dogs from continuously barking, howling, whining, or otherwise disturbing neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their properties. Dog owners a...
Englewood, CO
Englewood's noise ordinance limits residential noise to 55 dB during the day and 50 dB from 10 PM to 7 AM. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM with the lower ...
Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones through the Unified Development Code. Large commercial vehicles and equipment are general...
Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts RV use in residential areas. RVs cannot be used as dwelling units or short-term rentals. Standard street parking time limits apply to RVs...
Englewood, CO
Englewood's Unified Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. Vehicles should not block sidewalks or encroach on public right-of-way. ...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Arapahoe County.
See how Englewood's wildlife feeding rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.