It's mating season for coyotes. Here's how to limit encounters and stay safe
Burlington, Ont., is reminding residents they're more likely to see coyotes since it's mating season. They also amended a bylaw making it easier for wildlife management companies to use guns. However, the city says, the plan is not to shoot more coyotes.
![It's mating season for coyotes. Here's how to limit encounters and stay safe](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7120279.1708460700!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/urban-coyote-20221224.jpg)
![A coyote is pictured in a ravine in Oakville, Ont. in 2022. A coyote seen through bare branches in the winter.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7120279.1708460700!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/urban-coyote-20221224.jpg)
Burlington, Ont., is reminding residents they're more likely to see coyotes since it's mating season. They also amended a bylaw making it easier for wildlife management companies to use guns. However, the city says, the plan is not to shoot more coyotes.