“People get very scared of coyotes, and I always say, ‘No, no, no. Enjoy them, take a picture,’” Ortega said. Ortega said when people encounter a coyote it is important to not run away.

Keep scaring the coyote until it is out of sight. Stay away from any known or potential dens. If you suspect a den is nearby, slowly back away from the area and do not haze the coyote.

Use hazing techniques to chase a coyote out of your yard. If you see a coyote passing through, bang pots and pans, yell, or use an air horn to scare it off. They typically are skittish and will flee.

Keep scaring the coyote until it is out of sight. Stay away from any known or potential dens. If you suspect a den is nearby, slowly back away from the area and do not haze the coyote.

A rise in coyote sightings in the winter doesn’t mean a rise in population, but the animals are always closer than people may think. Thousands of coyotes live in Cook County, Anchor said.

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He said if you do find coyotes becoming habituated to being fed, that would be a good sign to call Game & Fish to intervene. Game & Fish can be contacted from their website or by calling 888-248-6866.

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“Coyote packs start shedding members right around late fall, getting ready for the breeding season,” Bodenchuk said. Urban coyotes tend to build dens on secluded spots along sloping terrain.

A mated pair might indicate they were the only coyotes in the area. If they were transient, it could open up the possibility of other coyotes in the city. The study did not find signs of a coyote den.

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