![]() ![]() DroppingsĬoyote droppings are found in conspicuous places and on or near their trails. Also look for coyote hairs on a wire fence where a trail runs next to or under the fence. Those that go over tend to rub the bark off the top of the log those that go under sometimes leave their hairs on the underside. When a tree falls across a trail, coyotes have to either go over or under it, depending on their size. Their trails are often found along draws, fence lines, game and livestock trails, next to roads, in the middle of dirt roads, and on ridge tops. Look for coyote tracks in mud, sand, dust, or snow. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services. In the event of an immediate public safety issue, wildlife violation, or an injured or dangerous animal, please call the WDFW Enforcement office at 360–902–2936 or email, or call 911.ĭue to WDFW’s need to focus on fish and wildlife species of conservation concern, in most cases when coyote management is required in urban or suburban areas that management is contracted by the city, town or private landowners to U.S. If residents witness a coyote attack on supervised pets (such as leashed dogs) or backyard chickens and other fowl, or other aggressive behavior, we encourage them to report it to WDFW biologists and enforcement officers at: wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/report-observations is another popular site for reporting wildlife sightings. ![]() More info is available at zoo.org/seattlecarnivores. Reports of coyotes in the city or suburban areas can be sent to community science programs such as Woodland Park Zoo’s /urban-carnivore-spotter/. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) asks not to receive reports of coyotes going about their normal business, as this is a common species and we prioritize reports of species of greatest conservation need. The coyote’s tenacity tries some people’s patience and inspires others’ admiration. Coyotes have since taken advantage of human activities to expand their range throughout North and Central America, including coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. In pioneer days, coyotes were restricted primarily to the shrubsteppe, arid mountains, and prairies of the interior American West and Mexico. Photo by David Linn Coyote pup in a park. Monofilament recovery and recycling program. ![]()
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