Yuma discourages wildlife feeding due to risks from desert wildlife including coyotes, rattlesnakes, and Gila monsters. AZGFD regulations govern wildlife interactions. Unsecured trash and deliberate feeding attract nuisance animals into residential areas.
Yuma is located in the Sonoran Desert along the Colorado River, creating diverse wildlife habitat. Common urban wildlife includes coyotes, javelina, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, and various bird species. Deliberate feeding of wildlife is discouraged as it habituates animals to human areas and creates safety hazards. AZGFD regulations (ARS §17-306) govern wildlife interactions. Property owners should secure trash, remove pet food from outdoors, and eliminate standing water that attracts wildlife. Yuma's proximity to agricultural areas and the Colorado River makes wildlife encounters more common. The city's Animal Control and AZGFD handle wildlife-related concerns.
Creating conditions that attract nuisance wildlife may be addressed through property maintenance standards. AZGFD may take action for feeding certain protected or dangerous species.
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