Although offering food to others is usually considered admirable, feeding wildlife is more harmful than helpful because human food is not always healthy for wild animals.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds and urges the public to refrain from feeding wildlife. Under Colorado law, feeding big game animals is illegal because it risks wildlife health and safety. Many cities have also implemented additional feeding restrictions for squirrels and rabbits.
Those in violation are subject to fines, and even worse, they could cause the animal to become sick and die.
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- Outside resource: Colorado State University Extension
