Long Island has had many coyote sightings in recent years, and it has been a long time since large carnivores have been a part of Long Island’s environment. These sightings have raised the question: are there populations of coyotes on Long Island?

The answer is yes, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) biologist and furbearer Mandy Watson. And while there aren’t many here right now, the coyotes could have a bright future on Long Island.

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