we got the news today that the council is finally moving forward with the plan to control the coyote population. i am so relieved that we dont have to worry as much about our pets and kids anymore. thank you for sticking with me on this one.
December 27, 2017
Final supporters
This petition requests your signature to help show the Wild Dunes Community Association and the Isle of Palms City Council that a significant portion of the population seeks aggressive IOP & WDCA action to significantly and humanely reduce the growing Coyote population.
The rapid growth and increased aggressiveness of Coyotes on the island has already begun to force a change of behavior when residents, guests and vacationers venture out to freely explore, with pets and children, our wonderful home in Isle of Palms.
Please consider:
- Coyotes were illegally brought into SC by hunters
- Since they are not indigenous, there are no natural predators to control the population
- Coyotes have killed many deer and several pets
- Coyotes have been declared pests by the SC Dept of Natural Resources and the DNR now has a program in place to reward citizens for eradicating coyotes
- Coyotes have a gestation period of 67 days and have 6 to 8 pups per litter - providing for rapid population growth
- Our coyote population is growing rapidly and they are becoming more aggressive and comfortable around humans and pets. On the scale below, Wild Dunes is currently at Step 5.
- Coyotes on IOP are growing larger - up to 55 lbs - and have formed 7 large packs roaming the island.
7 Steps Of Coyote Aggression
We often get asked by land owners and municipalities, when should a coyote be removed. The 7 Steps of Aggression, developed by researchers in California provides a definitive answer to that question. The 7 Steps are:
#1…An increase in observing coyotes on streets and in yards at night
#2…An increase in coyotes approaching adults/ or taking pets at night
#3…Early morning or late afternoon daylight observance of coyotes on streets and in parks and yards
#4…Daylight observance of coyotes chasing or taking pets
#5…Coyotes attacking or taking pets on leash or in close proximity to their owners: coyotes chasing Joggers, Bicyclist, and other adults
#6…Coyotes seen in and around children play areas, school grounds, and parks mid-day
#7…Coyotes acting aggressively towards adults mid-day
This progression of behaviors has been adopted for use in evaluating and deciding thresholds for management actions in jurisdictions across the country. Typically most management entities consider taking some sort of action to remove the offending coyote(s) or otherwise reduce the risk to human safety once stages 4 or 5 are reached. It is our recommendation, based on our experience, that action be taken at stage 2 before the situation escalates.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 9, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
November 27, 2017
55 Comments
I've seen them roaming at all hours day and night. A huge male stood on tee box 16 watching my son and husband tee off. He was not afraid of their human presence at all.
I never worried about walking around at dusk or night in the neighborhood or to the beach before. Now I do. If I was going to visit any beach area, the first thing I would ask is how do they handle the coyote problem seeing that they are every where now.
I have seen several coyotes near my house and once I heard what I thought was a coyote attack on the #4 hole of the Harbor Course. I do not want their population on IOP to continue to grow and become increasingly agressive towned pets, people and non-agressive wildlife l.
We are most concerned for the safety of our pets and residents. We are also concerned about property values as word gets out about this growing and dangerous situation.
Let’s humanely remove Coyotes. They have no natural enemies and are overpopulating with limited food supply, our pets. What will be next when we run out of pets to eat....
Have seen several in my ocean side yard at 3704 Palm Blvd.and in the vacant lot beside me - have heard howling late at night.
I would like to feel safe again in our community. I feel it is a must that something is done to rid us of this frightening situation.
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we got the news today that the council is finally moving forward with the plan to control the coyote population. i am so relieved that we dont have to worry as much about our pets and kids anymore. thank you for sticking with me on this one.
December 27, 2017
Final supporters
This petition requests your signature to help show the Wild Dunes Community Association and the Isle of Palms City Council that a significant portion of the population seeks aggressive IOP & WDCA action to significantly and humanely reduce the growing Coyote population.
The rapid growth and increased aggressiveness of Coyotes on the island has already begun to force a change of behavior when residents, guests and vacationers venture out to freely explore, with pets and children, our wonderful home in Isle of Palms.
Please consider:
- Coyotes were illegally brought into SC by hunters
- Since they are not indigenous, there are no natural predators to control the population
- Coyotes have killed many deer and several pets
- Coyotes have been declared pests by the SC Dept of Natural Resources and the DNR now has a program in place to reward citizens for eradicating coyotes
- Coyotes have a gestation period of 67 days and have 6 to 8 pups per litter - providing for rapid population growth
- Our coyote population is growing rapidly and they are becoming more aggressive and comfortable around humans and pets. On the scale below, Wild Dunes is currently at Step 5.
- Coyotes on IOP are growing larger - up to 55 lbs - and have formed 7 large packs roaming the island.
7 Steps Of Coyote Aggression
We often get asked by land owners and municipalities, when should a coyote be removed. The 7 Steps of Aggression, developed by researchers in California provides a definitive answer to that question. The 7 Steps are:
#1…An increase in observing coyotes on streets and in yards at night
#2…An increase in coyotes approaching adults/ or taking pets at night
#3…Early morning or late afternoon daylight observance of coyotes on streets and in parks and yards
#4…Daylight observance of coyotes chasing or taking pets
#5…Coyotes attacking or taking pets on leash or in close proximity to their owners: coyotes chasing Joggers, Bicyclist, and other adults
#6…Coyotes seen in and around children play areas, school grounds, and parks mid-day
#7…Coyotes acting aggressively towards adults mid-day
This progression of behaviors has been adopted for use in evaluating and deciding thresholds for management actions in jurisdictions across the country. Typically most management entities consider taking some sort of action to remove the offending coyote(s) or otherwise reduce the risk to human safety once stages 4 or 5 are reached. It is our recommendation, based on our experience, that action be taken at stage 2 before the situation escalates.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 9, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
November 27, 2017
55 Comments
Came across two large coyotes last week as I was pulling in to my drive way . They didn't budge at the sound of my car, didn't move when we stopped to look at them. I closed my garage so fast, and looked outside...they were still standing there looking at us.
I've seen them roaming at all hours day and night. A huge male stood on tee box 16 watching my son and husband tee off. He was not afraid of their human presence at all.
I never worried about walking around at dusk or night in the neighborhood or to the beach before. Now I do. If I was going to visit any beach area, the first thing I would ask is how do they handle the coyote problem seeing that they are every where now.
I have seen several coyotes near my house and once I heard what I thought was a coyote attack on the #4 hole of the Harbor Course. I do not want their population on IOP to continue to grow and become increasingly agressive towned pets, people and non-agressive wildlife l.
We are most concerned for the safety of our pets and residents. We are also concerned about property values as word gets out about this growing and dangerous situation.
Let’s humanely remove Coyotes. They have no natural enemies and are overpopulating with limited food supply, our pets. What will be next when we run out of pets to eat....
Have seen several in my ocean side yard at 3704 Palm Blvd.and in the vacant lot beside me - have heard howling late at night.
I would like to feel safe again in our community. I feel it is a must that something is done to rid us of this frightening situation.
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Came across two large coyotes last week as I was pulling in to my drive way . They didn't budge at the sound of my car, didn't move when we stopped to look at them. I closed my garage so fast, and looked outside...they were still standing there looking at us.