A. It is unlawful for any person to wilfully and unnecessarily shoot, throw objects at, capture, chase, injure or destroy any bird, animal or wildlife anywhere within the town; provided, however, that this subsection does not prohibit the throwing of objects at coyotes for the purpose of hazing as recommended by Colorado parks and wildlife.

B. No owner shall intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence allow a dog or cat to harass wildlife, whether the wildlife is actually injured or not.

C. No person shall wilfully destroy, rob, or injure the nest, nesting place, burrow, eggs or offspring of any wild bird or other wildlife anywhere within the town.

D. The provisions of this section do not apply to personnel of any police, fire, or animal control agency, the Colorado division of wildlife, the Colorado department of public health and environment, or other state or federal agency when such persons are acting within the scope of their official duties. The provisions of this section shall further not apply to any person authorized by the Colorado division of wildlife to kill wildlife which are causing excessive damage to property.

E. The provisions of this section are not intended to allow the destruction of any bird or animal protected by the laws of the State of Colorado or the United States Of America. (Ord. 28, Series 2014)