Report A Sighting

Do you require outreach assistance for a wild canid such as a coyote, fox, or wolf?

If you are experiencing uncertainty about a wild canid—distinctive behaviour, potential human-wildlife interactions, or an animal that you believe to be sick, injured, or in distress—please complete the form below. Our Canid Response Team can provide support through educational outreach, resources, and in some cases, rescue assessment or intervention.

If you are simply requesting our educational wildlife Door Hangers to help raise awareness in your community, you may also use the same form to submit your request.

Please provide as much detail as possible in your submission to help us assess the situation accurately and determine the appropriate next steps. Kindly note that our Canid Response Team may be actively working in the field, so there will be a delay in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Please note, that Coyote Watch Canada will share submitted information with our Canid Response Team, municipal agencies, and other outreach partners as needed to better serve you; conduct field investigations, and carry out our vital coexistence work. This information will only be shared as necessary with government partners. By filling out this report, you consent for a member of our Canid Response Team to contact you if necessary for more information.

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Affiliation

Your Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Your Address

Approximate Address of Sighting

City

Province/State

Which canid species did you see (fox, coyote, wolf, not sure)?

Date and Time of Sighting

At the time of sighting were you walking with a dog(s) on or off leash? If off leash, please describe your next action.

Were you walking on or off a designated trail or marked pathway?

Did you snap a photo and/or video? You may also email these to crt@coyotewatchcanada.com

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Please describe the canid behaviour (position of tail, ears, shadowing, barking)

Have you seen any feeding of wildlife or evidence of feeding of wildlife? If so, please describe below.

Please provide any additional information

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