This link is a City Management Plan for Coyotes
For those of who would like to be less ignorant and are willing to admit we do not know what to do, and can open their minds to the humility of recognizing that a location, even as far as California, may have prepared an actual plan that is better than not having a clue.
Http://www.projectcoyote.org/CalabasasMgmtPlan.pdf
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For those with coyotes present, you may find the idea of developing a hazing team of value.
To those who want to leave them be, you are aiding the comfort of the coyotes, and it is a mistake.
Appendix B
Coyote behavior, behavior classification and recommended response
Coyote Action
Classification
Response
Coyote heard
Observation
Distribute educational materials and info on normal coyote behavior
Coyote seen moving in area
Sighting
Distribute education materials and info on normal coyote behavior
Coyote seen resting in area
Sighting
If area frequented, educate people on normal behavior, haze to encourage animal to leave
Coyote following or approaching a person & pet
Sighting Encounter
Educate on potential hazing techniques, what to do tips and pet management
Coyote following or approaching a person w/o pet
Encounter
Educate on potential hazing techniques, what to do tips and pet management
Coyote entering a yard without pets
Sighting
Educate on coyote attractants, yard audit, hazing info
Coyote entering a yard with pets
Encounter
Educate on coyote attractants, yard audit, hazing info, pet management
Coyote entering yard and injuring or killing pet
Incident
Develop hazing team in area, gather info on specific animals involved, report on circumstances, educate on coyote attractants, yard and neighborhood audits, pet management
Coyote entering yard with people & pets, no injury occurring
Encounter
Gather info on specific animals involved, report circumstances, educate on coyote attractants, yard/neighborhood audits, hazing, pet management
Coyote biting or injuring pet on leash
Incident
Gather info on specific animals involved, report circumstances, educate on coyote attractants, yard/ neighborhood audits, hazing, pet management
Coyote aggressive, showing teeth, back fur raised, lunging, nipping w/o contact
Incident
Gather info on specific animals involved, report circumstances, educate on coyote attractants, yard/ neighborhood audits, hazing, pet management.
Coyote biting or injuring person
Attack
Identify and gather information on specific animal involved, report circumstances, educate on coyote attractants, yard/ neighborhood audits, hazing, and pet management,. If a human is attacked and physically injured by a coyote, City staff will inform the California Department of Fish and Game.