Officials debunked common myths about coyotes during the session, saying they are generally not violent and rarely carry rabies.
BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission held a coyote information session Tuesday night.
The commission’s biologists discussed coyote management within the community and also answered questions from those present at the session.
Biologists have noted that coyotes adapt quickly and easily to their surroundings, being able to change their eating and sleeping habits to suit their surroundings.
Coyotes can be found all over our state and can look different depending on where they are.
Officials debunked common myths about coyotes during the session, saying they are generally not violent and rarely carry rabies.
In fact, according to a slideshow that wildlife officials presented, cows are more susceptible to rabies than coyotes.
While in most cases coyotes are harmless, people can take steps to prevent conflict with these animals.
Some of the most common reasons people complain about coyotes in North Carolina include their presence in an area, perceived threat to humans, being outdoors during the day, and aggression toward animals. pets.
Officials say there are always coyotes in the wild, they are normally afraid of humans, they are no longer nocturnal or diurnal, and will only interact with uncontrolled or unsupervised animals.
Many of the reasons people complain about coyotes or consider them pests can be avoided.
For example, North Carolina wildlife officials advise against leaving food or trash behind, as any free food can attract wildlife that you may not want in your home.
John Henry Harrelson, a District 4 wildlife biologist, pointed out the benefits of coyotes to our natural ecosystem, such as pest control.
“The general public sees them as pests, (but) my view on that is that they’re here and they’re here to stay. So we have to adjust, just like we’ve adjusted with everyone. rest.
For more information on coexistence with coyotes, hunting/trapping laws and coyote management, Click here to access the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission information page.
