Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 07 09

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etermine if there has been any further aggressive behavior observed or any other concerns. City Response to Encounters: If multiple encounters occur within the same residential area, the City may post signs and inspect the area to assure intentional or unintentional feeding are not present in the area of concern. The City may also begin a low- intensity hazing program if appropriate and will provide educational material to community member(s) if desired. Incidents -An incident is a conflict between a human and coyote where a coyote exhibits behavior that creates an unsafe situation. Examples of incidents include, but are not limited to: coyote stalking a human or children at school grounds, parks, and play areas; showing aggression, or chasing a person. A coyote that does not respond to low- intensity hazing may also be considered an incident. Some examples of aggression are: teeth barring, growling, raised hair, and /or running towards you. Attacks -An attack is an aggressive interaction where a human is grabbed, bitten, scratched, or otherwise injured by a coyote. City Response to Incidents and Attacks: Reports of incidents and attacks are of great concern for the City of Louisville and are immediately reported to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the City Police Department, and the City Parks and Recreation Department. The Open Space Division will identify the area of concern and contact the person filing the report to determine the exact location of the incident and obtain a detailed description. City staff will post educational signs at all entrance points to the area or street where the incident occurred. The City may also temporarily close open space properties where aggressive behavior has been exhibited by coyotes that are denning. Patrols by the Police Department may increase within the area of concern and enforcement of local leash laws will be issued to ensure the reduction in any coyote attractants. The City will also try to identify witnesses to the event. A low- intensity hazing program may be initiated if appropriate. If low - intensity hazing proves to be ineffective, the City may begin a high- intensity hazing program. If hazing techniques have proven to be ineffective, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Police Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department may determine if lethal control is necessary. Open Space staff will contact reporting citizens after appropriate response has been taken to d The City recognizes that sometimes lethal removal of a coyote is necessary. Lethal removal will only be considered when a coyote poses an extreme threat to safety and human health. Public safety will be, as always, the main concern when considering actions with lethal removal of any animal. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife has the authority to remove any animal which poses a threat to human safety (Colorado Statute 33 -1 -106 and 105 (1)(h) and is consulted and, upon approval, removal is carried out by trained professionals. Determining the offending coyote can be difficult, however the City and CPW will obtain all information on the coyote to assure that lethal control is directed to the reported animal. The Wildlife Commission Regulation 302(A)(3) and 303 (F) prohibits the relocation of coyotes without a permit, which are rarely authorized by CPW. Coyote Management Plan 9 16