coyotes

Some folks in Acadiana are worried about a potential overpopulation of coyotes and what that means for pets and livestock.

Today on KPEL's "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" Wildlife and Fisheries Agent Travis Dufour discussed the recent reports of coyotes being seen in Youngsville and other rural areas of Lafayette Parish.

A new state law lets Louisiana state residents with a valid hunting license hunt nuisance animals such as coyotes and feral hogs at night.

Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals says growing numbers of coyotes in neighborhoods around the state bring a growing danger of rabies.