Contact local animal control or wildlife authorities first
Check local laws before attempting any capture
Use a licensed wildlife professional if possible
Keep pets and livestock indoors or secured
Remove food sources, trash, and pet food from outside
Install motion-activated lights or deterrents
Use a humane live trap only if legal and permitted
Place the trap in a shaded, quiet area along a known travel path
Bait the trap with strong-smelling meat-based bait
Check the trap frequently and never leave it unattended for long
Wear thick gloves and keep a safe distance from the animal
Do not try to handle the coyote directly
Transport or release the animal only according to local regulations
If the coyote appears sick, injured, or aggressive, call professionals immediately