Coyotes are adaptable and have invaded urban and suburban spaces. Their normal behaviors often put pets at risk. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation has issued coyote guidelines that could be used in any part of the U.S. It is good information for websites, blogs and newsletters.
Source: AgriPulse, May 2, 2016, link to WBNG News.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding residents that coyotes should be treated with respect and common sense. Officials are issuing guidance on how New Yorkers can avoid conflicts with coyotes as spring temperatures rise and the animals increase foraging.
INSIGHTS: Many of the guideline recommendations are also applicable to foxes, raccoons, skunks and opossums.