Coyote, Canis latrans, visitations to scent stations in southeastern Alberta

Abstract

During a scent-station survey from July until September 1994 in southeastern Alberta, we found no differences in Coyote, Canis latrans, response to the standard attractant FAS (Fatty Acid Scent) and Sardines, Sardina pilchardus. However, total September visitation rate was significantly higher than in July or August. This increase was mainly caused by the increasing mobility of pups. Using the scent-station method, we succeeded in documenting Coyote presence in each ecosection. Differences in visitation rates among ecosections existed. There was a negative correlation between the number of visits and the relief of the different ecosections.