At a recent meeting of the Milbank City Council, a local citizen noted that some residents in the southern part of the community have been observing coyotes wandering within their property lines and was inquiring as to whether it was permissible to trap such animals to keep them away from their pets and outdoor vegetation. Jamie Pekelder with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department says it’s not uncommon for such animals to occasionally wander into rural communities by their own natural instinct…
If a coyote or other wild animal is causing some sort of problem, then residents are advised to contact a professional as Jamie explains…
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department does not actively engage in the trapping of wild animals within the city limits. Anyone who may have questions or concerns about such animals in town is advised to contact the Milbank Police Department or Game, Fish and Parks Officials for further assistance.
