1. First, stay safe
Check trash lids, outdoor pet food, water, fallen fruit, birdseed spillage, compost, and access beneath gates or fencing.
START HERE / YARD SAFETY, ATTRACTANTS AND HAZING
A coyote keeps entering my yard
Start with what is drawing wildlife to the property, then assess barriers and behavior.
← All Coyote Safety resourcesWhat to do
Open the printable yard safety checklist →
2. Take practical precautions
Supervise pets, inspect fence gaps and pet-door access, and document repeated visits without approaching the animal.
3. Consider the situation
Hazing means using noninjurious methods to encourage a coyote to move away, such as making yourself visible and using a firm voice or noise from a safe position. AZGFD recommends making noise and discouraging coyotes from becoming comfortable around people near homes. Only consider it when you can do so safely, the animal has an escape route, and local agency guidance supports it. Do not pursue, corner, touch, or attempt to injure an animal. Do not haze an apparently sick or injured animal.
4. Know where to turn
For repeated concerning behavior or uncertainty about appropriate deterrence, consult AZGFD or your local animal-control authority.
What the guidance does—and doesn't—establish
No single fence, device, or hazing technique guarantees safety. Effectiveness varies with context and consistent attractant reduction.
These are general prevention and safety recommendations, not a diagnosis, a guarantee of effectiveness, or a substitute for professional advice.
Sources and further reading
Arizona wildlife contact: For a coyote acting aggressively toward people, AZGFD lists its 24-hour Communications Center at 623-236-7201. Call 911 for an immediate human safety emergency. AUCA is not a response or dispatch service.
What the source supports
AZGFD advises removing attractants, securing pets and using noise or other deterrence to discourage coyotes near homes. These are management recommendations, not a quantified guarantee of success.
Read the source guidance directly, including any local restrictions and updated agency instructions. For printable AZGFD guidance, use the brochure link provided on the department's current Living with Coyotes page.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department — Living with Coyotes ↗
- Arizona Game and Fish Department — Living with Wildlife ↗
Source links are provided for independent verification. AZGFD guidance is agency advice, not proof that every deterrent works in every setting. AUCA worksheets are available above; independent intervention-effectiveness research remains under review. Page prepared October 2026.