Uptick in Coyote Sightings

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Texas coyote mating season is here

Residents have been reporting more sightings of coyotes around urban and suburban areas. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its coyote mating season in the state. Mating season starts in mid-January and ends in the early part of March. During these months, coyotes can become more aggressive as they protect their young and search for food. Although the risk is greater during mating season, the animals always pose a risk to smaller pets.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging people to haze coyotes that get too close to their families or their pets. Hazing means to scare away the animals in humane ways either by making a loud noise or throwing objects that are not food at the coyotes. This will hopefully encourage the animals to stay away from people and pets in the future.

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Are you seeing more coyotes? It’s coyote mating season

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife, coyote mating season starts mid-January and ends in early march. They said that during the weeks following the birth, the male will bring food to the family, but the female will not allow him inside the den.

During this time, coyotes can become more aggressive. The Humane Society said that although the risk is heightened now, they always pose a risk to small animals. See more

Summary: Residents have been reporting more sightings of coyotes around urban and suburban areas. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its coyote mating season in the state.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is encouraging you to haze coyotes if they get too close

Texas Parks and Wildlife, along with the Austin Animal Center, is encouraging you to haze coyotes without hurting them if they get too close, which means to scare the coyote away by either making loud noises or throwing non-edible items in the coyote’s direction. They said this encourages coyotes to avoid contact with people and pets.

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Summary: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging people to haze coyotes that get too close to their families or their pets. Hazing means to scare away the animals in humane ways.