UNCW conducts coyote survey in New Hanover County

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — If you receive a survey in the mail about coyotes, don’t throw it away!

UNCW researchers are using the results to help manage coyotes in the area.

The surveys are being sent to New Hanover County residents at random.

The Environmental Sciences department wants to know the experiences, opinions and concerns of county residents regarding coyotes in the area to better manage them.

Information from this survey will be provided to county leaders and the NC Wildlife Commission.

Each survey comes with a postage paid envelope or you can complete the survey online.