Responding to fears about this development, reassurance was provided by various experts on wildlife management. We are informed that coyotes naturally avoid humans and that there has never been a reported attack by coyotes on humans in Minnesota. Nuisance coyotes, by definition, are those that do not leave immediately when a human appears. The response is to call the police, who will shoot them. Cats, small dogs and small children should not be left unattended outdoors, and pets should have their rabies vaccination up to date.
Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk.
Eradication is not feasible or even desirable.