About CoyoteBytes
By CoyoteBytes Editorial TeamChecked by CoyoteBytes Editorial TeamReview date First published Filed under Resources
CoyoteBytes is an information site about coyotes in Green Valley and Pima County, Arizona, written by an editorial desk. It summarizes agency and university sources, such as UC IPM, the CDC and Pima County. The desk holds no wildlife-biology, veterinary or medical credential and always points readers to animal control, a vet, a doctor or AZGFD.
Part of our guide: Coyote Pest Notes: Summary and Sources
This is general information, not veterinary, medical or legal advice. For an injured or aggressive animal, a bite, a pet attack or a suspected rabies exposure, call your doctor, your vet, local animal control, or the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).
CoyoteBytes is a coyote information site for Green Valley and Pima County, Arizona. It is part of the same resource set as our Pest Notes summary. Start with Start Here or the yard and home guide.
What we do
We summarize what agencies and universities say about living with coyotes: securing food, trash and pets, what to do after an encounter, and who to call. We link to the original source so you can read it yourself.
Who writes it
Pages are by the CoyoteBytes Editorial Team, a desk byline, not one named person. The desk holds no wildlife-biology, veterinary or medical credential. Every page says when to call your doctor, vet, local animal control or the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). How pages are checked is in our editorial policy.
What we use as sources
Agency and university pages only (for example AZGFD, the CDC, Pima County, university extension and USDA APHIS Wildlife Services). We do not use forums, other blogs or commercial repellent vendors. See our resource links.
What we do not do
We do not sell products, run affiliate links or give advice on a specific animal. We give no trapping, poisoning or shooting instructions; wildlife rules are set by AZGFD, so confirm with AZGFD.
History
A 2007 conference paper describes a CoyoteBytes.org educational website; see press. The site’s ownership history is being confirmed and is not stated here.
Reaching us
See contact. To report a coyote, see report a sighting.
Sources
- UC IPM Pest Notes: Coyote
- CDC: About Rabies
- Pima County: Wildlife making appearances around Pima County
Reviewed by the editorial desk against the cited sources. The desk holds no wildlife-biology, veterinary or medical credential. See the editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs CoyoteBytes?
CoyoteBytes is written by the CoyoteBytes Editorial Team, a desk byline rather than a single person. The desk summarizes agency and university sources and holds no wildlife-biology, veterinary or medical credential. Each page says when to call AZGFD, animal control, a vet or a doctor.
Where does the information come from?
From agencies and universities only: the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the CDC, Pima County, university extension such as UC IPM, USDA APHIS Wildlife Services and similar. We do not use forums, other blogs or commercial repellent vendors. Every page lists the sources it used, and the editorial desk reviews it against them.
Does CoyoteBytes sell anything?
No. The site does not sell products, run affiliate links or accept paid placements. Readers who want a corrected fact, a broken link fixed or a source added can reach the editorial desk through the contact page, and we check each report against the original source.
Can CoyoteBytes give advice about my situation?
No. This is general information, not veterinary, medical or legal advice. We cannot assess a specific animal. For an injured or aggressive animal, a bite, a pet attack or a suspected rabies exposure, call your doctor, vet, local animal control or AZGFD. Read our policy on how pages are reviewed.
How do I report a coyote sighting?
This site has no reporting form. Our report page explains who to call. Pima County's 2021 notice lists Pima County Animal Protection at (520) 724-5900, press option 4, for a pet that contacts wildlife; for sick or injured wildlife it points to the Tucson Wildlife Center and Arizona Game & Fish. Confirm current contacts before calling.
Does this page replace advice from AZGFD or animal control?
No. CoyoteBytes gives general information drawn from agency and university sources and holds no wildlife-biology, veterinary or medical credential. Rules and local conditions change, so confirm with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), Pima County or your local animal control before acting, and call them directly for any injured or aggressive animal.
Sources
- UC IPM Pest Notes: Coyote (UC ANR Publication 74135) (ipm.ucanr.edu)
- CDC: About Rabies (cdc.gov)
- Pima County: Wildlife making appearances around Pima County (2021) (oldcms.pima.gov)
Related guides
- Coyote FAQ for Arizona Residents
Plain answers to common Arizona coyote questions on feeding, pets, hazing, rabies and who to call, tied to AZGFD, CDC, Pima County and extension sources.
- Coyote Pest Notes: Summary and Sources
A plain-language summary of the University of California UC IPM coyote Pest Notes, with credit to its authors and a link to the original publication.
- Coyote Photo Gallery
The CoyoteBytes coyote photo gallery page: what photos will appear here, how to submit rights-held photos, and where to learn coyote safety.
- Coyote and Wildlife Resources
A short list of agency and university pages on coyotes, wildlife and rabies, each opened and checked live on 2026-11-14.
- CoyoteBytes in the Press
Links to published items that mention CoyoteBytes.org, kept as a links-only list, with no reproduced articles, fliers or PDFs on this page.
- Contact CoyoteBytes
How to reach the CoyoteBytes editorial desk with corrections or questions about a guide, and who to call about a coyote instead.