Milwaukee follows Wisconsin DNR guidance for urban coyotes: do not feed, secure trash, haze on sight. Lethal removal inside the city is restricted by Ch. 105 firearm-discharge rules and state hunting regulations.
Coyotes are present along Milwaukee's parkway corridors and Lake Michigan bluffs. The Wisconsin DNR classifies coyotes as unprotected, but firearm discharge is banned within the city under Milwaukee Code Ch. 105 and Wis. Stat. 167.31, so residents cannot shoot urban coyotes. The Health Department and MADACC respond to aggressive or sick animals; healthy coyotes are not removed. Residents are required to secure garbage under Ch. 79 trash rules, never feed wildlife, and use hazing techniques (yelling, eye contact, noise) to maintain coyote fear of humans. Pet owners should supervise small dogs, especially at dawn and dusk, and report bites immediately for rabies assessment.
Feeding wildlife including coyotes: $100-$500 per occurrence. Unlawful firearm discharge in city: misdemeanor + $1,000 forfeiture under Ch. 105.
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