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the coyote. Examples of low- intensity hazing include the use of tennis balls, air horns, and throwing <br />rocks in the direction (NOT AT) of the coyote without making contact or harming the animal when a <br />person feels threatened. Making yourself look larger and yelling at a coyote have also been proven to <br />be good deterrents of negative coyote behavior. Citizens should never chase a coyote or haze a non- <br />threatening coyote, one that appears injured or sickly, during breeding months (March - July), or a coyote <br />with pups. <br />If low- intensity hazing does not prove effective, higher intensity hazing may be used. High intensity <br />hazing entails the use of non - lethal projectiles. (The Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Police Department, <br />Open Space staff, and hired personnel are the only people that are allowed to use this method on City <br />property). Examples of projectiles used are paintballs or pepper ball guns. <br />The City of Louisville encourages members who encounter coyotes to use low intensity hazing <br />techniques and look them in the eye, back away slowly, and never turn their back or run from a <br />potentially aggressive coyote. <br />IV.Covote Attractants <br />Feeding <br />Research has indicated that approximately 1/3 of all coyote attacks are the result of intentional or <br />unintentional feeding (White and Gehrt 2009). Feeding wildlife can increase boldness and begging <br />behaviors because they become more accustomed to being around humans and may associate them <br />with food. Feeding wildlife is against Colorado and Federal law, according to Wildlife Commission <br />Regulation 021(C). <br />Unintentional Feeding- Coyotes are opportunistic feeders and will return to an area over and <br />over again if presented with an easy meal. Because of the close proximity of open space to <br />neighborhoods in Louisville, coyotes often do not have to travel far to find food left outside. <br />Some examples of unintentional feeding are: pet food left outside, water dishes, ponds, <br />unsecured vegetable gardens, fallen fruit from trees, bird feeders (attract prey), compost, <br />commercial dumpsters not secured, and trash. In addition, dogs that are off -leash can be <br />considered unintentional feeding. <br />City Response to Unintentional Feeding: The City will provide citizens and adjacent neighbors <br />with educational materials if desired. The Parks and Recreation Department may perform a site <br />investigation for signs of unintentional feeding. <br />Intentional Feeding- Intentional feeding is the deliberate feeding by placing dog food or other <br />food sources in direct view of coyotes'. With repeated feeding, coyotes may become <br />habituated and lose their fear of humans and become more comfortable coming into <br />neighborhoods and exploring back yards. Direct feedings of coyotes can result in aggressive and <br />demanding behaviors and create unsafe situations for humans and pets. The key to reducing or <br />eliminating most coyote incidents is by removing the availability of food resources in areas <br />where people reside. <br />Coyote Management Plan 7 <br />14 <br />