To Humans

When human and coyotes conflicts happen the results are often not positive. One of the larger issues are problems like bites and scratches. Coyotes can have infections and carry bacteria. Serious conflicts between people and coyotes are rare. However, wildlife are unpredictable, and coyotes can pose a public risk. Coyotes are not usually aggressive toward humans but can become bolder around people when they learn backyards, playgrounds, or parks can provide them with easily earned meals. The likelihood of a problem encounter increases if coyotes are fed by people, as they lose their natural fear of humans.