You may see more coyotes in the area
in coming months, as February through April are the typical coyote mating
period. The City encourages you to be especially careful to keep your pets on a
leash.
Coyotes are a permanent fixture in
DuPage County’s rural, suburban and urban areas. Seeing a coyote cross a field,
backyard, road or golf course does not necessarily constitute a problem or
dangerous situation, either for humans or domestic animals. Coyotes will be more
active and more visible in late-winter/early spring during their breeding
seasons. Most coyotes are harmless; their goal is to eat more natural foods such
as mice and rabbits.
However, coyotes are opportunistic. If coyotes see easy
food – such as open garbage- and aren’t afraid, they may take advantage. That
puts them in direct line for a confrontation with pets.
Coyotes are not
interested in eating pets, these are territorial disputes. This summer the
Darien Police Department has received 3 reports of small family dogs that were
killed by coyotes. Studies have shown that attempts at eliminating all coyotes
are not practical, economical or workable. When coyotes are removed others
quickly move in.
For more information on Coyotes you
can visit the DuPage County Forest Preserve District at
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