COYOTE Sightings

Do not feed coyotes or any other wildlife, especially near human habitation.
Keep all garbage in plastic or metal containers with lids tightly secured.
Keep children under close supervision while they are outside.
Bring pet food inside a secure location every night or, better yet, feed your pet indoors.
Keep pets inside at night and under close supervision while they are outside during the day.
Avoid close contact with any wild animal or wild animal feces to prevent exposure to disease or parasites, and ensure your pet's vaccinations are up to date.
Coyotes may be trapped during an open season using approved humane traps and trapping techniques. See the annual Manitoba Trapping Guide for more information.
Coyotes can also be removed by a homeowner at anytime in defence of private property or to protect personal safety on land that they own (but not Crown land). Property owners may also use the services of another individual, such as a licenced trapper, to address a particular problem coyote on their property.

Never approach or crowd a coyote give it an escape route.
Stop, remain calm and assess your situation.
If the coyote seems unaware of you, move away quietly when it is not looking in your direction.
If the coyote is aware of you, let it know you are human: shout at it, wave your arms above your head to make yourself appear more threatening, throw stones or other objects at it.
If the coyote continues to approach, back away slowly and move toward buildings or human activity.
Do not turn away or run this may encourage the coyote to chase you.
If the coyote attacks you Fight Back!