Coyotes are found throughout Virginia, including in urban and suburban areas. Coyotes are primarily nocturnal, meaning they come out mostly at night. However, coyotes are also active during the day, especially during the spring and summer months when they are searching for food to feed pups. Contrary of what many people think, seeing a coyote during the day does not indicate it has rabies and is generally not cause for alarm. Source: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)

If you observe a coyote near your home, find a safe place where you can:

• Yell at the coyote while waving your arms above your head.
• Throw inedible objects such as rocks and sticks in the direction of the coyote.
• Use noise makers such as whistles, air horns, or pots and pans.