As Texas residents expand their homes and businesses, encounters with wildlife and people is increasing. Coyotes are part of the wildlife being seen in Pearland. Residents who live close to parks, fields, golf courses or any other area with open, uninhabited areas close by, should be aware that wildlife does exist in those areas and pets should not be unattended, even in fenced yards. We need to inform and empower people to take steps to coexist with coyotes and other urban wildlife.
There are some common sense precautions people can take to manage coyotes: