02/26/2026
Love is in the air for coyotes during the winter months! As they are looking for mates, you may see and hear coyotes more at this time of year.
Take these three simple steps to prevent conflict with coyotes:
🔸Protect your pets by keeping them directly supervised on a leash at all times. Most coyote attacks involve dogs that are unsupervised or being supervised from a distance in a backyard.
🔸Remove human-associated food sources like bird seed, pet food, and garbage that can attract coyotes to come close to your home.
🔸Teach coyotes they are not welcome in your yard by making loud noises and chasing them away. This is called hazing and helps coyotes maintain a natural fear of humans.
Learn more at mass.gov/news/three-ways-to-prevent-conflict-during-coyote-mating-season
📷: Brendan Maher
