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
A coyote seen through bare branches in the winter.

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.