SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR COEXISTENCE These guidelines function to protect people, pets and wildlife: *Coyotes tend to be more active during twilight hours, but you may see them at any time during the day. Be aware that they are here. *Always keep your distance from coyotes -- the further the better, at least 100 feet. *Dog walkers, especially, should practice TOTAL AVOIDANCE: Leash your dog as soon as you see a coyote and keep walking on and away from it without running. *Do not allow your dog to chase coyotes. *Scare tactics — by making eye-contact, lunging at (without getting close), clapping and shouting aggressively at a coyote — do not always work. It’s best to practice prevention proactively than to reactively have to scare off a coyote who came too close. *DO NOT FEED COYOTES. It is illegal to do so. For an informative VIDEO presentation on “Coyotes As Neighbors”, click on the video at the top of the page on CoyoteCoexistence.Com. This video is also available in Spanish and Chinese. Our open spaces serve as an urban refuge for all our wildlife. Coyotes are native to California and are part of our natural environment. Coyotes are naturally wary of people and we want to keep it this way. Because they are wild animals they should be treated with appropriate respect. By following park guidelines, we all -- people, pets and coyotes can coexist peacefully together. COYOTE ADVISORY COYOTES HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THIS AREA

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SIMPLE GUIDELINES FOR COEXISTENCE These guidelines function to protect people, pets and wildlife:

*Coyotes tend to be more active during twilight hours, but you may see them at any time during the day. Be aware that they are here.

*Always keep your distance from coyotes -- the further the better, at least 100 feet.

*Dog walkers, especially, should practice TOTAL AVOIDANCE: Leash your dog as soon as you see a coyote and keep walking on and away from it without running. *Do not allow your dog to chase coyotes.

*Scare tactics — by making eye-contact, lunging at (without getting close), clapping and shouting aggressively at a coyote — do not always work. It’s best to practice prevention proactively than to reactively have to scare off a coyote who came too close.

*DO NOT FEED COYOTES. It is illegal to do so.For an informative VIDEO presentation on “Coyotes As Neighbors”, click on the video at the top of the page on CoyoteCoexistence.Com. This video is also available in Spanish and Chinese.

Our open spaces serve as an urban refuge for all our wildlife. Coyotes are native to California and are part of our natural environment. Coyotes are naturally wary of people and we want to keep it this way. Because they are wild animals they should be treated with appropriate respect. By following park guidelines, we all -- people, pets and coyotes can coexist peacefully together.

COYOTE ADVISORYCOYOTES HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THIS AREA