Coyote Watch Canada Blog

Bunny’s World: A Coyote’s Life Among Roads, Dogs, and Human Misperceptions

Posted Jan 2nd, 2026

Coyotes are remarkably expressive. We simply need to learn how to understand what they are communicating. Coyotes often signal “keep your distance,” not to threaten, but to create space and avoid conflict. Their wide-open gape is frequently mistaken for a yawn or aggression by those unfamiliar with canid communication. In reality, a coyote’s large mouth gape, often paired with an arched back, is a clear message to other canids including dogs and other coyotes that they want space, peace, and...

ACTION ALERT: Ontario's Bloodsport Dog Train and Trial Pens Expanded - Tell Ford to End the Pens

Posted Dec 18th, 2025

This time of year, many wild coyotes and foxes are preparing to leave their families and start lives of their own. But for countless captive coyotes, foxes, and rabbits in Ontario, freedom isn’t an option. Right now, somewhere in Ontario, a terrified captive animal is running for their life - chased by packs of dogs inside fenced enclosures known as “train and trial pens.” These pens are sites of extreme cruelty and suffering.

Keep Pets and Wildlife Safe This Halloween Celebration

Posted Oct 31st, 2025

While it might seem kind to share leftovers or leave pumpkins outdoors “for the animals,” this can do more harm than good. Feeding wildlife changes natural behaviour. Animals begin to associate humans and homes with food, increasing the risk of vehicle collisions, property damage, and conflict. Artificial food sources can cause illness.

Betrayed by the Hand That Feeds

Posted Sep 21st, 2025

Coyotes are highly intelligent and, through aversion techniques and removal of food sources, can once again be taught to avoid humans. Still, feeding is a major problem and the direct cause of many unnecessary conflicts between people and coyotes. It often leads to public safety concerns and “urgent” demands that coyotes be killed. Feeding can cause coyotes to approach people, often with pets, or remain in areas where they would normally move through to access another space in their homerang...

Liberty Village coyote update

Posted Feb 5th, 2025 in Blog

What Coyote Watch Canada has learned working in the community.

PEI committee report calls for trapping reforms, glue trap ban

Posted Dec 10th, 2024 in Blog

Update on Prince Edward Island's Committee reviewing trapping in the province

Crossing the Line: Hunters and their dogs regularly trespass onto posted private lands

Posted Dec 10th, 2024 in Blog

Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, we have taken proactive steps to deter these illegal activities. Despite the property being marked with "No Hunting or Trespassing signs", the persistent problems with these hunters necessitated a more robust response. We have erected new, highly visible signs and installed surveillance cameras, all to protect our property and the local wildlife from these illegal activities.

Make an Impact for Wildlife Today!

Posted Nov 21st, 2024 in Blog

Coyote Watch Canada's life-saving field work, community response programs, and educational efforts rely on support from individuals like you.

Crossing the Line: Hunters and Their Dogs Regularly Trespass Onto Private Lands

Posted Jul 8th, 2024 in Blog

Over many years, we have been plagued by a recurring issue-hunters releasing dogs in our neighborhood to chase wildlife while tracking them with radio collars. This persistent and illegal activity has not only disrupted our peace but also posed a threat to the local wildlife.

Action Alert! Proposed changes to snare regulations in Ontario

Posted Jun 14th, 2024 in Blog

The Government of Ontario is accepting public comments until July 8, 2024. Make your voice heard today!

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I had the pleasure of meeting with Lesley Sampson; her deep knowledge and respect for wildlife are beyond extraordinary. Education is key. I have had 5 encounters not sightings with coyotes in NOTL and needed some reassurance, and guidance as to the handling of 2 smaller dogs that when they saw the coyote, became aggressive, not docile. Slightly terrifying. Understanding that creating a barrier between us is key. Not fearing but being bigger and loud. Most important modifying human behaviour, even more, is the key to keeping them as wildlife. Lesley and the team work so very hard and I have the utmost respect for what they do. Thank you Lesley for your precious time and patience. Appreciated!
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