But
if they’re looking for a quick solution from the
state, it won’t be happening.
The
solution, wildlife experts say, will have to come
from the residents themselves because the coyotes
appear to be quite comfortable inside the Biltmore
Estates.
“Coyotes
are the ultimate opportunists,” said Darren Julian,
urban wildlife specialist with Game and Fish. “They
are probably the most adaptable animals in North
America.”
Biltmore
residents have all noticed that the coyotes, which
used to run away from human
contact,
no longer feel the need to run. “Generally, as soon
as you see one, it takes off,” resident Patricia
Magrath said. “But they don't take off anymore.”
The
only way to solve the coyote problem is education.
Residents need to make sure they keep close watch
on their small pets. They need to limit the coyotes’
food sources by making sure garbage stays in cans,
Julian said. Also, pets should be fed indoors. But
perhaps the most important thing is that humans
need to forget their manners when it comes to coyotes.
