The average litter size is 5 to 7 pups, although up to 13 in a litter has been reported. Coyote dens are found in steep banks, rock crevices, sinkholes, and underbrush, as well as in open areas.

Officers say January through March is considered breeding season for coyotes, and in April, they feed and protect their young in dens and surrounding areas. This is when police report seeing the ...

Krukar said that during mating season, it is not uncommon for coyotes to make their dens under decks or sheds, for both easy access to food and an added layer of protection from other predators.