Coyote Sightings

SEVERAL COYOTES HAVE BEEN SPOTTED ALONG THE GOLF COURSE

TIPS FOR COYOTE SAFETY ARE LISTED BELOW.

MAKE SURE YOUR PETS ARE ON A LEASH AND THAT SMALL CHILDREN ARE NOT LEFT UNATTENDED.

Never Feed a Coyote - Deliberately feeding a coyote puts you, your pets, and your neighbors at risk. Coyotes are attracted to urban/ suburban areas by the easy accessibility of food, water, and shelter.

Don't Inadvertently Feed Coyotes - By leaving pet food or garbage outside where they can get to it, you may be inadvertently feeding coyotes. Feed pets indoors or remove outdoor dishes when pets finish their meals. Store bags of pet food indoors.

Use the Proper Type of Trash Can - Use a trash can that closes and/or can clamp shut. If you leave garbage outside, don't use garbage bags as trash containers. Put trash out the morning of the scheduled pick-up, rather than the night before. This will give the coyotes less time to scavenge.

Protect Children - Although rare, coyote attacks have seriously injured young children. Never leave small children unattended by coyotes, even in your yard.

Protect Pets - Keep small pets, such as cats, rabbits, and small dogs, indoors. Don't allow them to run free at any time. They are easy, favored prey. Some coyotes seek cats in residential areas.

Protect Yourself- Bring along pepper spray or a stick in case a coyote gets aggressive. If you encounter a coyote that behaves aggressively, you have probably gotten too close to its prey or its family. Try to scare the coyote by yelling and waving your arms. Throw rocks, sticks or other objects. Do not turn away and run. Screaming or yelling and waving arms sometimes won't work on coyotes that have lost their fear of humans.