Often mistaken for a wolf, the coyote is about one- third the wolf’s size with a slighter build. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.Coyotes (middle) are larger than red foxes (front) and smaller than wolves (back). But if coyotes exhibit bold behaviors and fail to show fear of people, or if seen repeatedly during the day near residences, the public is advised to contact their regional DEC office for assistance. Simply seeing a coyote occasionally is not a cause for concern, officials said. Ask neighbors to follow these steps to prevent coyote conflicts.Coyotes are typically secretive and like areas where they can hide. Remove brush and tall grass from around homes to reduce protective cover for coyotes.The fence should be more than 4-feet-tall, and tight to the ground, preferably extending 6-inches below ground level. Small dogs and cats are especially vulnerable. Supervise outdoor pets to keep them safe from coyotes and other wildlife, especially at sunset and at night. Teach children to appreciate coyotes from a distance.
If a coyote lingers for too long, make loud noises, wave arms and throw sticks and stones. If you see a coyote, be aggressive in your behavior: stand tall and hold your arms up or out to look as large as possible. Do not allow coyotes to approach people or pets.Concentrations of birds and rodents that come to feeders can attract coyotes. Pet food and garbage attract coyotes and other wildlife and increase risks to people and pets. If coyotes learn to associate food sources like garbage or pet food with people, these animals may lose their natural fear of humans, increasing the potential for close encounters or conflicts. DEC officials said they do not know if the lone wolf somehow traveled to New York, or if it had been released from a life in captivity.ĭNA tests indicated the animal was most likely from the Great Lakes population of wolves, which currently have no established populations in any adjacent state and no known wolves closer than Michigan, officials said after studying the wolf.Īt present, the natural recolonization of wolves in New York is unlikely, officials noted.Īs for coyotes, they tend to avoid contact with people, officials said - but conflicts with people and pets may occur as coyotes tend to be more territorial during breeding and pup-rearing seasons in the spring and summer. A male wolf was confirmed found in Otsego County in 2021, officials said, but the origins of the animal remain unknown. Wolves in New York are much harder to find than their coyote kin.
Wolves are larger than both.Įastern coyotes are found throughout New York and populations are stable in most regions. This breed is distinguished from coyotes west of the Mississippi River by being slightly larger in size (about 40 pounds, on average) and having a mix of coyote, wolf, and dog ancestry.
Several people - including the Daily Sentinel - shared the photos with the DEC and their wildlife experts confirmed it was an Eastern coyote.Īccording to the DEC, New York is home to a well-established, self-sustaining population of Eastern coyotes. WESTMORELAND - There is no wolf running around the Village of Westmoreland - according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the furry, gray canine spotted throughout the village over the past week is a coyote, which are common across Central New York.Ī photographer took pictures of the coyote on Bartlett Road near the Thruway and shared the photos on social media, causing many to wonder if it was possibly a gray wolf.
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