COYOTES

If you encounter an aggressive animal:

• Never approach or touch a wild animal

• Do not turn your back or run from a wild animal

• Back away from the animal while remaining calm

• Stand tall, wave your hands, and make lots of noise

• Carry a flashlight at night

• If a wild animal poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety — call 911

How to make your property unwelcome:

• Use flashing lights, motion sensors and noisemakers

• Put up two-metre high fence that extends at least 20 centimetres underground

• Install a roller system to the top of your fence so animals can’t gain a foothold

HOW TO PREVENT CONFLICTS WITH DOGS:

• Keep dogs inside at night

• Clean up after your dog — coyotes are attracted to dog feces

• Spay and neuter your dogs — coyotes are attracted to, and can mate with, domestic dogs that have not been spayed or neutered

How to protect livestock:

• Where possible, bring your livestock into barns or sheds at night

• Use guard animals, such as donkeys, llamas and dogs

• If livestock has been killed by predators, you may be eligible for compensation through the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

LETHAL ACTION:

• As a last resort, a farmer may humanely kill or trap wolves, coyotes or foxes that are damaging or about to damage their property

• If you are using a firearm, you must follow regulations and local bylaws

• Landowners may also hire an agent to act on your behalf