Anchorage shares its city limits with coyotes, lynx, wolves, and bears, and AMC Title 17 plus Alaska Department of Fish and Game rules govern hazing, defense of life and property, and reporting of urban predator encounters.
Residents may haze coyotes using noise, lights, or thrown objects to discourage habituation, but cannot trap or shoot within city limits except under defense-of-life-and-property (DLP) provisions in AS 16.05.783. ADF&G investigates DLP kills, and pelts must be surrendered. Feeding coyotes or leaving attractants like pet food and unsecured garbage violates AMC §17.50 wildlife-feeding rules. Coyote sightings should be reported to ADF&G Anchorage office, especially if animals appear bold, injured, or threatening pets.
Fines up to $300 for unlawful feeding or attractants; criminal charges for unlawful take outside DLP rules; ADF&G confiscates illegally taken animals.
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