Long Island's growing coyote population is managed by the New York State DEC; Nassau residents may not trap or kill coyotes outside hunting seasons, but hazing and removing food attractants is encouraged to prevent conflicts.
Coyotes are protected wildlife under New York Environmental Conservation Law and managed by NYSDEC Region 1. Nassau County has confirmed coyote presence in Muttontown, Old Westbury, and the Massapequa preserves since 2015. Residents must not feed, trap, or shoot coyotes outside the regulated hunting season, October through March, and firearm discharge is prohibited within most Nassau villages anyway. NCDOH advises securing trash, removing pet food, and using hazing techniques such as loud noises and bright lights. Aggressive coyotes that threaten people may be removed by licensed nuisance wildlife control operators with a DEC permit.
Illegal taking of wildlife is a misdemeanor under ECL section 71-0923 with fines up to two hundred fifty dollars and possible loss of hunting privileges.
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