![]() Here's some tips from ODNR on what to do if a coyote is in your backyard: As its presence in Ohio shows, this versatile animal can make a home most anywhere," ODNR said. Usually, we associate the coyote with the open, deserted lands of the west. Love or hate it, the coyote has the ability to make the best of a bad situation to survive or even prosper. "The coyote is not native to Ohio, but it is present throughout the state today. That risk increases during mating season."Īccording to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, coyotes are listed as nuisance species and are not native to Ohio. Male coyotes can become more aggressive during this time of year, the long and short of it all is that coyotes always pose a risk to your dog (and other small pets). "Coyote breeding typically peaks in late February and early March, the gestation period averages 58 to 63 days. Just be aware it can happen to your beloved pet," the organization said. Then the outcome is tragic as they can & will attack/kill your pets. "The coyote gets your dog to chase him and then somewhere in the distance the pack waits for your dog. It's a dangerous time for your pets as during this time coyotes may become more aggressive. The mating season for coyotes is the next four to six weeks, the organization said in a Facebook post. According to the kennel, they are all over Lorain County, and they have been seen in town in Lorain and Elyria. ![]() LORAIN, Ohio - The organization, Volunteers of Lorain County Dog Kennel, has some advice for pet owners to keep their four-legged friends safe during coyote mating season which lasts the next month or so.Ĭoyotes don't just live out in the country.
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