Saturday, December 25, 2010

Wild Coyotes in a Residential Neighborhood

(Video Credit: ScottsdaleArizonaNews.com)

Wild coyotes in the 8600 block of East Heatherbrae Avenue in Scottsdale, AZ on 12/24/2010 at around 12:13 PM MST.

The City of Scottsdale says residents need to share the desert with our native “urban” wildlife (coyote, bobcats, javelina, raccoons and skunks).

Prevention Tips:
All pets should be kept on a leash or indoors
Early mornings and evenings are the most likely times for wildlife to be looking for food
The use of poisons and weapons is illegal
The City of Scottsdale and the Arizona Game & Fish department do not capture “urban” wildlife

To discourage coyotes from visiting your neighborhood:
Do Not Feed Any Desert Wildlife!!
Keep your pets indoors
Remove all outside pet food dishes
Remove all water sources
Create a ruckus, throw small rocks in their direction or spray them with a garden hose – But Keep Your Distance!

For more information contact:
Arizona Game & Fish Department - 602-942-3000
Citizen & Neighborhood Resources - 480-312-3111