California Department of Fish and Wildlife says lethal control is not an effective method for reducing human-coyote conflicts

• https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2023/07/07/column-living-in-coyote-country-has-its-dangers-but-trap-and-kill-is-not-the-answer/

ByDIA DUVERNET|

PUBLISHED:July 7, 2023 at 12:44 p.m.| UPDATED:July 7, 2023 at 2:48 p.m.

One of the first things I learned when I moved to Pasadena from Virginia is that I cannot leave my little dog Sueshi outside without me because — of course — we share our neighborhood with coyotes.

Sueshi and I run into coyotes almost every day on our walks. As you might imagine, I’m an expert hazer. The coyotes run away when I yell “go away” and wave my arms to appear threatening and bigger than my height of 5′ 5.”

Sueshi and I have…