There have been two reports this past week of coyotes being too familiar towards hikers and dogs on this trail. This may be the same coyote, or more than one. Regardless, for your dog's safety, KEEP YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH. In one case, the coyote was chased by an off-leash dog, and the coyote turned around to protect itself. If you are in an area that has coyotes, a leashed dog who has an up to date rabies vaccination is a much safer dog. Coyotes have been known to lure small unleashed dogs away in order to kill them. If your dog is bitten by a coyote, take it immediately to a vet to get rabies treatment.
As for a coyote that shows no fear of humans, this is normally the sign of an injured, rabid or sick animal. There is an exception when a coyote has become inured to humans by proximity, especially when fed. DO NOT FEED ANY COYOTES OR WILDLIFE. For the past three years, there is one coyote seen frequently on the North Fork Ditch trail who is unafraid of horses and humans, but this coyote is non aggressive and stays about 50 feet away.
Coyotes can be rabid, and if any coyote shows any aggression and attacks you, BE AWARE THAT IF A RABID COYOTE BITES YOU, YOU MAY HAVE CONTRACTED RABIES. Call 9-1-1 to alert law enforcement of the location of the rabid animal and Immediately seek medical treatment.
As for a coyote that shows no fear of humans, this is normally the sign of an injured, rabid or sick animal. There is an exception when a coyote has become inured to humans by proximity, especially when fed. DO NOT FEED ANY COYOTES OR WILDLIFE. For the past three years, there is one coyote seen frequently on the North Fork Ditch trail who is unafraid of horses and humans, but this coyote is non aggressive and stays about 50 feet away.
Coyotes can be rabid, and if any coyote shows any aggression and attacks you, BE AWARE THAT IF A RABID COYOTE BITES YOU, YOU MAY HAVE CONTRACTED RABIES. Call 9-1-1 to alert law enforcement of the location of the rabid animal and Immediately seek medical treatment.
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