Urban coyotes were observed rarely and retreated consistently from assertive approaches by volunteers in neighborhoods.

ABSTRACT: Human-coyote conflict can arise when coyotes follow, pursue or attack pets or people. Although such attacks are rare, they are typically highly publicized, and leave residents concerned about the presence of coyotes in their neighborhoods. Wildlife managers often promote hazing to mitigate human-coyote conflicts, but this technique for intimidating animals has been studied in coyotes only recently and there are few guidelines for its implementation. We developed a community-based hazing program in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada) implemented by volunteers who patrolled their neighborhoods while recording coyotes and coyote attractants. When coyotes were observed, volunteers walked towards the coyotes and recorded their overt reaction and flight initiation distances. If coyotes did not retreat wh

SUBMITTER: Lajeunesse G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002461 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature