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Town of Oakville releases video on how to haze a coyote by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 11 | Thursday, June 16, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Town of Oakville has released a video showing how to haze a coyote in the event the wily animals come a bit to close for comfort. Town staff noted while coyotes are commonly found in urban areas such as Oakville, they are usually wary animals and are not considered a significant risk to people. That said, intentional and unintentional feeding, tolerating coyotes on resident property, and allowing pets to roam freely contribute to coyotes losing inhibitions towards people and becoming more brazen around domestic pets. "With a healthy fear of humans, coyotes can co-exist peacefully with us," said Cindy Toth, director of the Town's Environmental Policy Department. "This short video gives some simple instructions on how we can help maintain a coyote's fear of humans and deter them from approaching our backyards and play spaces." Hazing involves using actions and loud noises to make the coyote feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. The video shows an individual demonstrating hazing by being loud, appearing large and shouting `Go Away.' Other techniques include spraying the coyote with a hose, throwing small sticks in the coyote's direction, but not directly at it, or waving a rake or other large or shiny objects. The Town of Oakville has released a video on how to haze a coyote, in the event the wildlife ventures too close for comfort. | Town of Oakville coyote hazing video/YouTube unattended outdoors. The video also makes it clear that a coyote should not be hazed if it is sick, has pups present, or has no escape route. The video was produced in response to an increase in coyote sightings in Oakville last winter and is among a number of measures taken by the Town in an effort to help minimize coyote/human conflicts. The Town's coyote public awareness program includes: · Coyote awareness signs in key areas where coyotes have been sighted; · Community workshops and education sessions in areas where increased coyote activity is reported; · Wildlife-proof lids on garbage bins throughout the town; · Notices to residents in key areas as a reminder to not dump household refuse or food waste in town bins, parks or trails; · Enforced Town bylaws including littering, property standards and dog off leash; · A coyote reporting form and mapping feature on the Town's website. The coyote hazing video can be found at www.oakville.ca/environment/featured-wildlife. html. While regular hazing around resident homes and neighbourhoods is important, the video advises not to haze coyotes in their natural environments, such as woodlands, where they may have dens. Town staff said staying on trails and keeping dogs on a short leash is especially important this time of year when coyote pups may be in the den or out seeking food, such as grasshoppers and mice in wooded or grassy areas. The video also recommends residents ensure their property is an unwelcome environment by removing attractants, such as pet food, compost, and brush piles. Household pets should also not be left · · · · · · Monday Night Poker Night Wednesday Night Trivia Friday Evenings Karaoke Family Pub Open for Lunch Sports Teams Welcome Proud supporter of the Oakville Rangers · Trip Advisor's highest rated Oakville pub Saturday Nights Live Entertainment Taunton Rd. 231 Oak Park Blvd, Oakville The Pipes & Taps 289-863-1155 Oak Park Blv vd. Hays Blvd Oak Park Blvd WIN A $250 Gift Card to your favourite Dorval Crossing Store! Enter at www.dorvalcrossing.com Contest Ends August 31st, 2016 Over 60 Shops & Services located at the QEW & Dorval Drive Visit dorvalcrossing.com for more information Trafalgar Rd This week featuring: Lavatude Dundas St.