Berkeley follows a coexistence framework for coyotes in the hills and creek corridors, encouraging hazing and pet supervision rather than lethal removal, consistent with California Department of Fish and Wildlife guidance.
Coyotes are common in the Berkeley Hills and along Codornices, Strawberry, and Cerrito creek corridors. Berkeley Animal Care Services and the City Manager publish coexistence guidance recommending hazing techniques such as shouting and waving, eliminating unsecured pet food, and supervising small pets at dawn and dusk. Lethal removal is generally limited to depredation permits issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after documented attacks on humans. Residents should report aggressive or sick-appearing coyotes to BACS. Feeding coyotes is prohibited under wildlife-feeding rules and undermines the hazing program.
Feeding wildlife including coyotes can result in citation under BMC nuisance and wildlife-feeding rules. Illegal trapping or shooting violates state Fish and Game Code.
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