Encountering a Coyote: What to Do
Coyote at Middle Farms Driving Range, Nov. 1, 2020. Prue Gary PhotoA young coyote killed a little dog late Saturday afternoon Oct. 31 at a residence on Clay Point Road at Cedar Ridge Road. The incident occurred 20 feet in front of the owner’s parked car, while the owner was unloading the vehicle. The coyote was not dissuaded by human activity or the presence of large dog. Please be aware of all your small pets.
More and more people have seen coyotes recently on Fishers – in their back yards, and while walking with and without their dogs. See a list below. If you have a sighting please email finyinfo@gmail.com and we will add it to the list.
What should you do if you encounter a coyote? It boils down to this advice:
- Leash your dog – Pick up and carry a small dog.
- Stand tall and assertive – Maintain eye contact.
- Haze the coyote until it leaves the area – make noise, stomp feet, flap jacket, wave flashlight.
Click here for a full report on coyote cautions and sightings on Fishers Island. Above information by Jane Ahrens.