It’s not uncommon for area residents to reach out to North Penn Now with images of what they believe to be coyotes. In fact, its one of the most common tips we receive, though in most cases, the animal usually turns out to be a larger — or mangey — fox.
This month, however, one of our readers reached out with an image that was captured on his trail cam off of Green Bank Way, near the power lines and gas pipeline. Judging by the larger body and the length of its limbs, it does appear to be a coyote.
So, what does it mean? Not much, according to township officials.
Towamencin Police Chief Tim Troxel said that whole coyotes are predominantly found in the northern, mountainous region of the state, it is not unusual for them to range down into this area. Having seen the image, Troxel said there’s nothing to be done at the current time.
“Unless they begin having direct conflicts with humans or become problematic with killing domestic livestock — which they typically do not do — they don’t need to be addressed,” said Troxel.
Should those conflicts or issues begin to surface, Troxel said it would be best to contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission in order to have them addressed.
In their September 2018 newsletter, Towamencin officials said that when coyotes are spotted in residential settings, they are normally in search of food and are known to feed on garbage. The newsletter added that residents were urged to secure their trash and place it inside of a closed receptacle, and that coyotes typically avoid humans unless threatened.
That newsletter came after multiple coyote sightings were reported across the township, including the area off of Forty Foot Road across from Dock Mennonite Academy. Additional spottings were reported in November 2018, in between Kerr and Schlosser Roads near Kibler Meadows.
In the event a resident encounters a coyote exhibiting unusual behavior, including aggressiveness towards people or fearlessness, they are asked to contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
For more information on coyotes in Pennsylvania, click here.
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