coyotes

Stay informed and safe during coyote mating season in Illinois! Learn how to handle coyote encounters with calmness and caution to ensure everyone's safety.

My dad was a hunter in Missouri and I was a kid in Missouri so you'd think I'd know more about the various hunting season. Breaking news: I don't. However, I have done some research and learned that it appears there are 4 critters you can hunt year-round in Missouri. Let me add a "probably" to that just in case.

Protect your pets: Coyotes and foxes are on the move in Illinois residential areas.

Just seeing one of these things brings shivers down my spine.

Depending on who you talk to, coyotes are either a tremendous nuisance or a necessary part of nature. Which is it? Let's do some research into the pros and cons of these animals who's numbers seem to be growing.

Greenup, Illinois is in the southeastern part of the state. That's important to remember since there's a video from there showing a man who thinks he's petting a stray that's really a coyote.

It's officially coyote mating season in Illinois, and there are a couple of important things you need to be aware of to keep your family and pets safe.

A rise in daytime coyote sightings and attacks are being reported in the Rockford area, here's what you should do to keep your family and pets safe.

If you guessed "the two-legged kind," you would technically be correct. We humans pose a lot more danger to each other than animals do, but we're talking about four legs (mostly), fur (sometimes), and fangs here.

Sure, it may all start out like a night on the town looking for love, but it can end up with a late night snack in your backyard--with your dog or cat being the main entrée.