What reasons might people have to hunt or trap coyotes? Who can hunt or trap coyotes? What regulations govern coyote hunting and trapping and who enforces the regulations? What benefits are there to humans or to wildlife for regulated hunting or trapping programs? Has the coyote population been affected by hunting or trapping? What Illinois rules and regulations today keep the population stable? What laws ensure the humaneness of trapping?
How many coyotes are harvested each year in Illinois and how does that compare with other states?
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.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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