The City of Boulder has finalized and is releasing a proactive coyote management plan for addressing the reported coyote-human interactions in the area of Boulder Creek Path in central Boulder.  The plan is available on www.boulderwildlifeplan.net.

 

The coyote wildlife plan is site specific to a focused area where several conflicts have been recently reported.  It includes proactive hazing of coyotes by city staff and volunteers to attempt to retrain coyotes to be wary of humans.  Lethal control of coyotes remains an option if aggressive incidents occur and responsible coyotes can be reasonably identified.  Hazing activity will begin tomorrow.

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People who travel the Boulder Creek Path should be aware of the increased coyote activity, as well as the hazing efforts the city will be conducting.  Individuals should make every effort to maintain a good distance from coyotes. In cases where a coyote approaches human, people are advised to make themselves look bigger, make noise and wave their arms to scare the coyote away. Back away slowly.  Turning away or running from the coyote could prompt the animal to become even more aggressive.

 

People who come in contact with an aggressive coyote are encouraged to call 303-441-3333 as promptly as possible to report the incident.

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