What should I do if I see a coyote? According to the DNR, coyotes are rarely dangerous and are likely just looking for small animals to eat or feed their young. Here is what to do if a coyote comes close to you:Make loud noises (Yell at it, bang pots and pans, use an air horn)Make yourself look large (Put your arms up and out to look bigger)Be assertive with your toneMake eye contact (Let the coyote know that this is your space and it is not welcome)Surprise the coyote (Open an umbrella, or throw objects at it)If you’re seeing the same coyote repeatedly, you should use different methods each time you see the coyote. If you have a small dog, you should pick it up. If coyotes are doing damage on private property, a property owner or designee can take coyotes year-round and a license or written permit is not needed.

BRIGHTON, Mich. – Concern is growing in Brighton about the coyotes having run-ins with neighborhood pets. Residents in one house, who have lived there for more than 20 years, said that the coyote problem is something that’s really ramped up over the last year. He believes there are more than just two coyotes based on the different sizes he’s seen. A community member reported that they paid to hire a coyote catcher, but the coyote problem remains. READ: Coyotes kill family’s dog in Novi backyard, carry body away into woods

A family said coyotes killed their dog. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Teacher investigatedWhat started as a lesson about ancient Greece is now an investigation into a Detroit Renaissance High School teacher's comments to his class. Coyote forumThey're moving out of the wild and into our communities --- are coyotes here to stay? Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.