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Because pumpkins, and other foodie decorations, attract javelinas and other critters, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Game & Fish Department is urging homeowners to use wildlife-safe Halloween decorations this year.Ìý

They also suggest displaying pumpkins out of an animal's reach or indoors near a window where passersby can still see them. Ceramic or plastic decorations can also be an alternative option, Game & Fish spokesman Mark Hart said a few years ago.Ìý

"Javelina, coyotes, deer and even bears eat some of the vegetables that are part of traditional holiday displays," Raul Vega, regional supervisor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s Game & Fish, said in a news release. "When displayed outdoors, they may attract wildlife to homes, potentially creating conflicts with people."

"Habituating wildlife to a human food source inevitably leads to conflicts with people and can result in serious harm in some cases," Locana de Souza, Game & Fish's urban wildlife specialist, said in the release. "Furthermore, unintentional or intentional feeding can cause problems for wildlife, such as obesity and malnutrition, and promote the spread of disease."

And of course, anyone with concerns can call Game & Fish at 623-236-7201.Ìý

Meanwhile, here are 52 photos that prove javelinas are the cuties of the desert: