It is illegal to attempt to rehabilitate injured or orphaned wildlife without state and federal permits, and the Division of Wildlife will put you in touch with a licensed wildlife rehabilitator in your area. Litter and Wildlife Countless birds, especially ducks and geese, are injured or killed in Colorado every year because of thoughtless people who litter. Discarded plastic six-pack holders, fishing hooks and fishing line are all potentially lethal to wildlife. Plastic six-pack holders can get wrapped around the necks of birds. Fishing equipment, too, is a fatal form of litter.
Hooks often cause serious injuries to the eyes and beaks of birds.
Fishing line can get tangled around the birds limbs and cut off circulation. To ensure that you aren't responsible for these types of injuries, please pack your trash and dispose of it properly. The Colorado State University Extension offices can assist in solving residential wildlife problems. Or, you may want to contact your local law enforcement agency. Pest control agencies that specialize in wildlife can assist with many problems for a fee.