Coyotes are abundant in the Boise Foothills and along the Boise River greenbelt, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game classifies them as predators that may be taken year-round, while Boise prohibits intentional feeding and recommends hazing techniques in residential interface zones.
Idaho Code §36-1107 lists coyote as a predator with no closed season or bag limit on private land, and Idaho Fish and Game leads management. Within Boise city limits, firearms discharge is restricted, so lethal removal typically requires Animal Control or wildlife services. Boise prohibits feeding wildlife under Title 4 to discourage habituation. Foothills neighborhoods like North End and Highlands experience regular coyote activity, especially during pup-rearing season. Residents are urged to supervise small pets, secure garbage, remove fallen fruit, and use hazing such as noise, eye contact, and waving arms to maintain coyote wariness of humans.
Wildlife feeding violations carry fines up to $300 under Title 4; illegal firearms discharge in city limits is a separate Idaho Code §18-3302 misdemeanor.
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