Van Rees recommends utilizing loud noises in your yard ... "Barring sick or injured animals, [most attacks] will be restricted to things that the coyote views as prey," van Reese states.

The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation is offering tips to avoid conflicts with coyotes as their breeding season begins.

If a coyote is actually attacking, she said, contact local law enforcement. Watson also said there are things you can do to make your yard less attractive to coyotes. "(Remove) any attractants ...