Coyotes

In the state of Georgia, only a certified coyote trapping specialist can be used to round up and remove coyotes from an urban area. After a coyote is trapped, the animal must be euthanized. The City of West Point does not have a policy to remove coyotes. Coyotes have adapted to an urban lifestyle and are here to stay so co-existence with them is encouraged. For more information, check out this coyote information sheet compiled by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.

The Humane Society of the United States is another resource for learning to co-exist with coyotes. Check out the following materials it shared with the City.

• Coyote Management fact sheet
• Preventing Conflict with Coyotes
• Coyote Hazing guidelines

If you encounter an aggressive animal of any kind, please call 9-1-1.