Coyotes are a common sight on public lands across the United States. Although their numbers have been stable in recent years, new research suggests that their population may be on the rise. This increase is likely due to a number of factors, including the increasing availability of food and shelter on public lands. Additionally, coyotes have become more adept at avoiding human contact, which has allowed them to proliferate in areas where they were once rarely seen. While the exact reason for the increase in coyote numbers is still unknown, it is clear that they are now a permanent fixture in the landscape of public lands.