City Of Wauwatosa: Update On Coyotes In Fisher Woods Neighborhood

Wauwatosa WI

07 January, 2022

5:07 AM

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Press release from the City of Wauwatosa: 01/06/2022 10:20 AM In the event of a verified pet attack, and upon resident request, we will engage a contracted professional in an attempt to locate and remove a nuisance coyote. The City of Wauwatosa has a coyote nuisance management and response plan policy. In the event of a verified pet attack, and upon resident request, we will engage a contracted professional in an attempt to locate and remove a nuisance coyote. In December 2021, there was a verified pet attack in the Fisher Woods neighborhood, and the resident requested that we contact a professional to respond to this incident. We've contracted with a local professional, Recon Trapping, who is currently scouting the area and plans to set traps starting January 10, 2022. Recon Trapping will be requesting approval from property owners for areas that will have traps. Below is other safety information neighbors should know: Recon Trapping will attempt to locate, trap, and lethally dispatch the nuisance coyote. The trap is a foot-hold trap meaning it holds an animal just above the foot until the trapper returns to check the trap. This is a non-lethal trap. However, Recon Trapping has permission and intends to use a gun to lethally shoot a coyote once it's in a trap. Please leash your pets at all times. Depending on where traps are placed, blocking posts, or fencing will be used to discourage non-target animals from entering the area and the trap. The trap locations will be marked with pink flagging. Recon Trapping will get permission from a property owner before placing a trap. These traps are non-lethal.  If you see an animal in a trap, please do not go near the trap or the trapped animal. Please call the Wauwatosa Police non-emergency number: (414) 471-8430. We encourage all residents to take steps to eliminate attractants on their property in order to minimize interactions with coyotes. Examples of ways to deter coyotes include:  never feeding a coyote securing your pet's food and water bowls indoors  removing bird feeders and seed from the ground establishing a fence around your yard never leaving pets unattended or unleashed securing trash containers Return to full list >> This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author's own.