Natural Resources Department is issuing a notice to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Community to create awareness surrounding human-wildlife interactions regarding Coyotes and provide ways to reduce conflict.
Coyotes Background Information
- Coyotes usually breed in February, resulting in greater activity.
- Litters of 5-7 pups (maximum 19) are born 60-63 days later (April to early May) in a den.
- Breeding begins at one year age, and coyotes’ mate for life.
- The lifespan is approximately 10-11 years in the wild.
- They cooperate in hunting, denning, and raising young.
Human Coyote Conflicts
- Do not feed Coyotes.
- Monitor pets and small children while outdoors.
- Never run away from a Coyote.
- Do not set your trash out for pick-up until the day of pick-up to reduce attractants.
Aggressive Coyote behavior should be reported to NRD Assistant Manager Barry Bennett, or R.A.P.P. 1-877-952-7277.
