I have seen coyotes in the area. What should I do?

The eastern coyote is well established throughout Massachusetts except on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. A medium-sized predator, it is an opportunistic feeder and extraordinarily adaptable to a wide range of habitats. Coyotes thrive in suburban, urban, and rural areas.

To prevent conflict, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife suggests residents:

• Secure your garbage
• Keep bird feeder areas clean
• Protect produce and livestock
• Feed pets indoors
• Eliminating shelter for coyotes
• Cut back brushy edges
• Keep pets leashed and under your supervision at all times

Additional reading:

• Co-existing with coyotes (MSPCA)
• Living with coyotes (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)