OBSERVATION: Noticing signs of a coyote(s), such as tracks, scat, or vocalizations, but
without visual observation of the coyote(s).
SIGHTING: A visual observation of a coyote(s). A sighting may occur at any time of the
day or night.
ENCOUNTER: A direct meeting that is between humans and coyote(s) with no physical
contact and that is without incident.
INCIDENT: A conflict between a human and a coyote where the coyote exhibits any of the
following behaviors: growling, baring teeth, lunging, or making physical contact with the
person. A human is not bit.
PET ATTACK: Coyote(s) kills or injures a domestic pet (including chickens).
HUMAN ATTACK: A human is bitten by a coyote(s)