Since Mary first saw the coyotes, she has been nervous about letting her children and dogs play alone in the yard. Now, everyone stays cooped up inside the house while Mary figures out what to do about the coyotes.
Have you ever noticed coyotes near your house and wondered what to do? How did Mary take control? If there are open and easily accessible food sources — like half-empty dog food dishes, compost bins, or overflowing garbage cans — you could be encouraging repeat visitors. Mary reviewed coyote hazing tactics from the Humane Society.
If a coyote seems intent on defending a certain area, particularly around pupping season May , your best bet may be to alter your route to avoid conflict with a normally calm animal; understand that there may be seasonal patterns of behavioral changes and act accordingly see Coyote 's story. We recommend if you are out walking that you carry some sort of noise maker with you some have reported success scaring off coyotes by shaking a can of rocks.
If you see a coyote during the daytime, you should exhibit caution, as that coyote may have become habituated to humans and may be more likely to attack. Some repellents may work in keeping coyotes out of small areas such as yards, although these have not been tested thoroughly for coyotes.
Repellents may involve remotely activated lights or sound-making devices. Fencing may keep coyotes out of a yard, particularly if it is more than six feet in height with a roll bar across the top. Spray repellents pepper spray, etc that you can carry with you have been reported with only moderate to no success. If a coyote is acting as a coyote should by avoiding humans and pets, do not seek out opportunities to haze or otherwise aggravate the animal.
Embracing communal respect is key. When a coyote fails to exhibit fear of humans or acts aggressively, the animal should be reported as soon as possible to the appropriate officials. It is recommended that towns have a procedure in place to handle these reports. Signs of aggression are similar to those shown by domestic dogs and include agitated barking unprovoked , raised hackles, snarling, growling, and lunging. These behaviors are usually preceded by other indications as shown in the chart below, though may change seasonally see "suggestion 3" above.
Wondering who to call with your coyote concerns? If you are having a conflict with a coyote, you may need to contact your individual town's animal control or police department to learn about their protocols for handling coyote issues since each municipality and agency may respond differently. You may also contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for further guidance. In most instances, removal of a non-dangerous coyote i. In this case, you will need to contract with a licensed wildlife trapper.
Wildlife handling of any type should always be provided by a professional. In non-threatening situations, our research indicates that often it is best to leave coyotes where they are since the removal of one animal does not ensure removal of coyotes from your area in general. Most municipalities have adopted this belief. Because this project is research driven, assisting private homeowners with their individual issues with coyotes is usually not logistically possible. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled.
Some of the features on CT. Find a vaccination site near you at ct. All customer facing DEEP services have returned to normal business operations. Eastern coyotes were first documented in Connecticut in the s. Since then, they have expanded their range and are now common throughout the state. Coyotes are opportunistic and use a variety of habitats, including developed areas like wooded suburbs, parks, beach fronts, and office parks.
Coyotes will also prey on small livestock and poultry, and reports of coyotes attacking and sometimes killing pets have continued over the last decade. Unsupervised pets, particularly outdoor cats and dogs, can be vulnerable to coyote attacks. Unfortunately, many pet owners remain unaware or become complacent of the potential presence of coyotes and the threat they pose, only to learn the hard way after letting their pet outside at night or in the early morning, resulting in an attack causing serious injuries or death.
Residents who report coyote conflicts often contact their town Animal Control Division to request assistance and frequently are told the town cannot assist and to contact the DEEP Wildlife Division. Those who contact the Division about coyote conflicts are informed that DEEP does not remove coyotes except in emergencies, but the department documents reported coyote conflicts and provides control information , as well as referrals to licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators NWCOs for possible on-site assistance.
The Wildlife Division may issue a special permit to a NWCO working for the landowner or municipality to trap and euthanize coyotes responsible for serious damages or public health and safety threats.
The Division routinely works with town officials, sharing coyote complaint information and control recommendations. Town Animal Control Officers play an important role in educating residents about threats posed by coyotes, as well as providing information on rabies and pet vaccination status to ensure public safety. As coyotes have become more common and occasionally prey on or attack pets, public concerns about coyotes attacking people, especially children, have increased.
Although some coyotes may exhibit bold behavior near people, the risk of a coyote attacking a person is low. This risk can increase if coyotes are intentionally fed and then learn to associate people with food, or if a person is walking with a dog, especially one that is not leashed, near a coyote den or territory during the denning and pup rearing seasons.
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