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Coyotes in Reservation…
Be Aware
One June 30th, two attacks by an aggressive coyote on trails near the Dog Park closed the southern part of the reservation for five days. Earlier that month, a coyote scrounging through garbage near the Oakdale Trail attacked a nearby dog.
If a coyote is approaching, here’s what to do:
First and foremost, remain calm, keep eye contact, and slowly back away while leaving the area. Never run from a coyote, as you may trigger its predatory response and give it a reason to chase you. If you have any personal alarm devices, such as a whistle, bell, or phone alarm, use them to scare the coyote.
– Stop and stand still
– Make yourself big, loud and assertive
– Slowly back away
– NEVER turn your back and run
Your goal is to deter the coyote from approaching. In the rare case that the coyote decides to continue to approach you, throw rocks or sticks in its direction but try not to hit the coyote. Your goal isn’t to injure them, simply to scare them.
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Tick Season is 
Here.
Learn How to Keep Safe!
The warm winter has allowed ticks to emerge earlier this year. They can carry Lyme and other diseases so wear long pants, use insect repellent and check yourself after visiting the reservation. Check for ticks in your hair, along your hairline, behind your ears, on the back of your neck, in your armpits, around your waist band and groin, inside your belly button, around your elbows and the back of your knees, around your boot or shoe laces, and between your toes. LEARN ABOUT TICK SAFETY TIPS.
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