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Information About Coyotes
Natural history, habits, habitats.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/wildlifeillinoisorg-information-about-coyotes
Source: WildlifeIllinois.org
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Wildlife Monitoring Systems by Lotek
The coyotes monitored in the Visualizer are fitted with Lotek GPS collars. This website has equipment information for different animals species and environments, as well as information on how GPS tracking systems function.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/wildlife-monitoring-systems-lotek
Source: Lotek Wireless
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Weather Data for Chicago
High and low temperatures and precipitation data available in a rolling 2-year period.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/weather-data-chicago
Source: Accuweather
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Urban Coyote Research
This website provides details on the Cook County Urban Coyote Research Project coordinated by Dr. Stan Gehrt. It includes a summary of research findings related to coyotes, population dynamics and management in Cook County, IL, with additional links to scientific publications.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/urban-coyote-research
Source: Urban Coyote Research: Cook County Urban Coyote Research Project
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Sun and Moon Data for Chicago
Sunrise, sunset and daylight tables for Chicago, IL, viewable by selected month/year. Moonrise and moonset data can also be found here.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/sun-and-moon-data-chicago
Source: Timeanddate.com
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Owning Fur in Chicago
Letter from Illinois DNR to fur garment owners.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/owning-fur-chicago
Source: Andriana Furs, Chicago
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Illinois Regulations Governing Nuisance Wildlife Control
Illinois Administrative Code (regulations) details what permits and rules govern control and removal of nuisance wild animals. This is Illinois Administrative Code Title 17 Conservation; Chapter 1: Department of Natural Resources; Subchapter b: Fish and Wildlife; Part 525: Nuisance Wildlife Control Permits.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/illinois-regulations-governing-nuisance-wildlife-control
Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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Illinois Hunting and Trapping Regulations
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources digest of hunting and trapping regulations (published annually). Hunting and trapping regulations ensure animals are treated humanely and protect the population from overharvest.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/illinois-hunting-and-trapping-regulations
https://huntillinois.org/furbearer-trapping
Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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Illinois Homeowners and Wildlife Report
The purpose of this study was to determine homeowners’ attitudes toward wildlife around their home, types of wildlife damages experienced, and interactions with, and preferences for, management actions related to coyotes.
https://coyotetrack.org/resource/illinois-homeowners-and-wildlife-report
Source: Illinois Natural History Survey