The Village had been made aware of recent concerns of coyotes along the Eastside of the Village near the Taylor Complex grounds and the bike path. After conversations with the DNR and our local Warden, they assure Village residents that coyotes frequently travel to and from locations and typically leave residents alone to mind their own business.
They recommend asserting dominance and training the animals to keep away. This can be done by causing loud commotion and noise to scare off the animals – doing so teaches the residents to keep away from the residential properties. DNR cites that coyotes do not have a record of attacking humans, but may go after small animals. While hunting is not allowed within the Village’s jurisdiction, residents are within their legal right to defend themselves and their properties.
Both the Sheriff’s Dept and State DNR can be contacted for information, but neither provide eradication efforts.
Information from the DNR on how to handle coyotes can be here:
Information on Dealing with Coyotes
