County stresses coexistence with coyotes

Recent coyote encounters in Strathcona County are largely tied to denning season and protective parents guarding their young, according to local wildlife officials.Jocelyn Thrasher-Haug, Strathcona County’s environmental planning manager, said the increase in reported encounters this spring and summer is linked to natural coyote behaviour, particularly around dens and pups.“The behaviour we’re seeing is natural and what we expect,” Thrasher-Haug said.While some residents