Coyote Biology and Control - Upcoming Programs and Workshops

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with Clemson University Extension and the South Carolina Trappers Association will conduct a series of coyote control workshops. Topics will include the basic biology of coyotes, trapping and other control techniques and demonstrations.

Fees vary depending on the type and length of workshop, and preregistration is usually required. Dates and times subject are to change.

For questions please contact:

Jay Butfiloski,
Furbearer & Alligator Program Coordinator Certified
Wildlife Biologist®, TWS
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202
Ph:803-734-4024

Coyote Specific Workshops

Date	Location	Discussion Topic	Registration	Cost
December 16-17, 2025	Webb Wildlife Center, 1282 Webb Avenue Garnett, SC 29922	Coyote biology and management General trapping equipment Trap selection and modification Trap preparation Trap site selection Various trap sets Bait/lure selection and use Trapping safety Running a trap line Record keeping	The maximum number of attendees for this workshop is 30. Registered Foresters that take and complete the workshop qualify for 11.5 hours of Category 2 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) Credits.	The cost for the workshop is $120 and includes workshop materials, overnight bunkhouse style accommodations at the Webb Wildlife Center, lunch and dinner on Tuesday, and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. Coyote Management Workshop Application

General Predator Management Workshop (Not Coyote Specific)

Date	Location	Discussion Topic	Registration	Cost
December class 9-10, 2025	Webb Wildlife Center, 1282 Webb Avenue Garnett, SC 29922	General Predator Management Deer, turkey, and quail habitat Management Trap selection and modification Trap preparation & site selectionsite selection Various trap sets for different predator species Bait/lure selection and use Trapping safety Running a trap line Record keeping	The maximum number of attendees for this workshop is 30. Registered Foresters that take and complete the workshop qualify for 11.5 hours of Category 2 Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) Credits.	The cost for the workshop is $120 and includes workshop materials, overnight bunkhouse style accommodations at the Webb Wildlife Center, lunch and dinner on Tuesday, and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday. Predator Management Workshop Application

The Coyote Facts

• Average adult coyote is 35 pounds, but can exceed 50 pounds.
• Coyotes are mostly grayish-brown to reddish-tan; nearly all black is not uncommon.
• Coyotes reproduce in late winter, have a 63 day gestation period, and produce 5-7 pups per litter.
• As evidenced in other states with long established coyote populations, expanding coyote populations are likely to impact local deer and small game. However, overtime coyote populations are expected to stabilize allowing deer, turkey and small game to still exist in healthy numbers in South Carolina.

More information on coyotes

For more information on the coyotes, please download the following Adobe PDF files:

• Coyote Biology and Control in South Carolina (PDF)
• Coyote Control - What a landowner can do (PDF)