The past few years I have written about coyotes in Roseville and how people can co-exist with Mother Nature’s creatures. Most coyotes are born in April and May, and that is when the coyote parents are most protective of their dens containing the pups. It makes sense to revisit the topic of coyotes so readers can acclimate themselves in preparation for increased contacts.
Please visit our website to view a 2015 Roseville presentation on coyotes in urban areas. Recently, Mendota Heights officials asked for permission to advertise this presentation on their channels as coyote interactions are on the rise in their city. Of course, we said yes, as police departments are known for sharing their resources with other departments. In addition, it’s a great compliment to our 2015 presentation.
The idea was to bring in area experts to educate residents about coyotes, focusing on how to live with them and how to reinforce their natural fear of humans. Even though Roseville is in the middle of the most urban county in Minnesota, Mother Nature is alive and well. We only respond to wild animal calls if there is a threat to human life or if the animal is injured and unable to care of itself. Mother Nature is too large for us to become further involved.
Take Care, Chief Rick Mathwig
This post was originally published as part of the March 23, 2018 edition of Chief Mathwig’s newsletter, One Chief’s Perspective.
