Programs On Urban Coyotes In Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Greenwood

Last updated on Tuesday, February 3, 2015

(UNDATED) - The public can learn about coyote biology and how to deal with coyotes in urban areas at a series of programs in Lafayette and Fort Wayne this month, and in Greenwood in April.

Sponsored by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, the free programs are:

Feb. 19 in Lafayette on the Ivy Tech campus, 1333 Ivy Hall, 3101 S. Creasy Lane, from 6-8 p.m.
Feb. 25 in Fort Wayne at the Allen County Library, Downtown Branch, 900 Library Plaza, 6-8 p.m.
April 2 in Greenwood at the Greenwood Library, 310 S. Meridian St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Those wishing to attend should register in advance at wildlife.IN.gov/7548.htm or by calling (317) 234-8440.

Presenters will include the DNR furbearer biologist, DNR district wildlife biologists, DNR conservation officers and licensed nuisance animal control operators.

Coyotes are a native species now common in all Indiana counties, including urban and suburban areas. Presentations will cover ways to reduce conflicts with coyotes, questions regarding pet safety, and current hunting/trapping regulations. Licensed nuisance animal control operators will explain how they can work with residents to respond to coyote conflicts.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

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