Gilbert discourages feeding wildlife. The town's desert and agricultural areas attract javelina, coyotes, and other wildlife that should not be intentionally fed to prevent habituation.
Gilbert's mix of urban development and agricultural areas creates frequent wildlife encounters. Javelina, coyotes, rabbits, roadrunners, and rattlesnakes are common. The town discourages intentional wildlife feeding as it habituates animals to human areas and creates safety risks. Properties attracting wildlife through feeding may be cited under nuisance ordinances. Arizona Game and Fish provides guidance on desert wildlife coexistence. Bird feeders are generally acceptable but should be managed to avoid attracting javelina. Gilbert's agricultural areas may have additional wildlife activity. Fire and Rescue responds to rattlesnake calls.
Properties where wildlife feeding creates safety hazards may receive nuisance citations. AZGFD may intervene for persistent dangerous wildlife situations.
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