Are Coyotes a Problem in St. Peters?
Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating an incident in Hazelwood; says coyote sightings are common.
A coyote showed up in the backyard of a home on Wesford in Maryland Heights in January 2010.
Eric Waters
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A Schnauzer-poodle mix died Sunday after it was attacked by a coyote in Hazelwood, and now the Missouri Department of Conservation is working with local police to find the wild animal.
Coyotes are primarily carnivores who prefer to eat rodents and rabbits, but they also will eat fruit and insects, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.
However, when food is scare, small, domesticated animals are an appealing option.
In 2011, a attacked a coyote in Wildwood in an effort to protect its owner.
Most of the time, coyote encounters with people are brief. Have you seen coyotes near your house?
Joe Koncz
3:29 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I saw one the other day crossing the highway while on my way to El Maguey, I wondered if it was a fox, coyote or some other type of animal that will end up as roadkill on the highway?
Lindz
4:10 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013
I have seen them 3 times on jungerman near 94 I thought they looked like dogs..when I got closer they had different fur and we defiantly coyotes. They are creepy!!
Tina Koclanes
1:20 am on Sunday, March 3, 2013
I saw one tonight near Jungerman and 94. It was crossing McClay road. I thought it was a dog at first but it was moving more like a cat. I put my brights on and when I drove past, it stopped and stared right at me. Creepy indeed!
Karen P
9:59 am on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Karen P
Our subdivision at Hwy 94 and Jungs Station Road has seen several sightings of coyote's and are looking of ways to remove them from the area.