Sightings of coyotes in our area have increased and we recommend following practices recommended by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) for co-existing with coyotes. These practices are applicable when dealing with coyotes in rural landscapes, as well as suburban or municipal areas within Orange County.
Coexisting with Coyotes
Visit this NCWRC web page for more information about coyotes and preventing conflicts.
We urge you to adhere to these recommendations so that resources such as shelter, food and water are no more abundant than nature itself makes them, and do not attract coyotes to your property, area or neighborhood.
For information about avoiding conflicts with coyotes, visit the NCWRC website. You may also call their Wildlife Helpline at 1-866-318-2401 if you have general concerns or inquiries about coyotes.
For any situation that may involve rabies exposure, please contact Animal Control or emergency services. If a coyote makes physical contact with you or your pet, call Animal Control immediately at 919-942-7387, option 1. If this happens outside of normal operating hours, call 9-1-1.