Tips for enjoying coyotes from afar

NEVER FEED COYOTES. Deliberate or inadvertently feeding any wildlife, especially coyotes, puts them and you in danger.

Learn everything you can about these magnificent animals. Know the facts, not fear based misconceptions and myths.

· Never interfere with parents and their pups

· A lone pup usually has a parent close by. Leave it be.

·  Never allow domestic pets (dogs) to roam freely without supervision.

·  Obey leash laws.

·  Practice responsible animal husbandry by removing sick, injured and dead livestock from  grazing pastures.

·  Use proper housing for livestock.

·  Coyotes in urban areas are often seen during daylight hours.

·  Never approach a coyote.

·  Keep all outdoor pets in properly constructed, safe enclosures.

·  Respect coyote dens.

·  Bird feeders, overflowing garbage bins and outdoor pet food bowls may attract coyotes to your yard.

·  Coyote sightings and vocalizations for many outdoor enthusiasts are an integral and beneficial aspect of urban wildlife experiences.