Coyote in Your Back Yard - What Should You Do?

  Wildlife biologists are frequently contacted by concerned residents who spot coyotes in urban or suburban areas. But this is seldom a cause for alarm! Coyotes are omnivorous, eating mostly small mammals, vegetation, and insects. Like all wildlife, these predators play important roles in their environment, such as helping to control rodent populations. There is no need to report sightings to wildlife officials unless the animal appears hurt, sick, or habituated (meaning the animal has lost its natural fear of humans). If you do encounter an... READ MORE