Animals Colorado

You cannot host or participate in a bear wrestling match.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In an effort to curb animal cruelty and prevent humans from being inevitably mauled, Colorado banned the bizarre spectacle of bear wrestling. Traveling carnivals in the early 1900s used to feature bears fighting men for money, prompting the legislature to put an end to the ridiculous bloodsport.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: C.R.S. § 18-9-204

Where to look:

Animal Cruelty Statutes

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