Borough of Alpine, New Jersey 07620

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October 2011 - "Notice to Residents"

There have been several coyote sightings on or near Glen Goin Drive & Ellens Way during the past several weeks. Residents should continue to report any sightings to police and take any necessary precautions as identified below. Thank you for your cooperation.

Follow Precautions with Wildlife

Due to recent sightings of coyotes in Bergen County, the Alpine Police Department would like to remind residents to take common sense safety measures when dealing with wild animals. While coyotes and fox are among the most successful urban mammals, they pose little risk for residents who follow simple precautions.

Coyotes may stay in closer contact with humans if food is constantly and easily available. Be sure that you:

• Do not leave pet food outside regularly
• Keep garbage in a secure container

Coyotes will become wary of people or surroundings if they encounter loud noise or bright lights.

Coyotes will occasionally attack domestic pets, but they more commonly hunt small mammals such as rabbits, mice, rats and squirrels. While the danger to pets from coyotes is low, outdoor supervision will increase your pets' safety from other potential dangers as well.

It is not unusual to see coyotes and fox during daylight hours; they are probably in search of small mammals. However, call the Alpine Police Department if you see a coyote or fox during daylight hours that is acting sick or showing abnormal behaviors, such as partial paralysis, circling, staggering as if drunk or disoriented, self-mutilating or exhibiting either unprovoked aggression or unnatural tameness. While awaiting professionals to arrive, keep people and any pets away from the animals. Generally, wildlife is best left alone.
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Coyotes are now common in this state ~ there are more than 3,000 living in New Jersey and have been sighted in 390 of the state's 566 municipalities. All sightings should be reported to the Alpine Police Department so that this information can be compiled and provided to the New Jersey Department of Fish & Wildlife.

According to the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife, the following additional steps should be followed:

1-   Never feed a coyote. Feeding coyotes puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk.
2-   Feeding cats outdoors can attract coyotes. The coyotes feed on the pet food and also prey on the cats.
3-   Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over.
4-   Remove sources of water, especially in dry weather.
5-   Bring pets in at night.
6-   Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other coyote prey.
7-   Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
8-   Parents should monitor their children, even in familiar surroundings, such as back yards.
9-   Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.
10- Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings to reduce protective cover for coyotes.