The resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to take action to reduce the coyote population in the state. Coyotes, which migrated from the western United States and have since adapted to eastern environments, pose a growing threat to public safety due to their increasing numbers and the potential for disease transmission. The resolution highlights that habituated coyotes, which lose their natural fear of humans, are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior, leading to attacks on humans and domestic pets. The frequency of such attacks has risen in recent years, particularly concerning for children and livestock.

Since 1980, coyote sightings in New Jersey have surged, with reports from all 21 counties, as these animals expand into urban and suburban areas. The resolution emphasizes the responsibility of the Division of Fish and Wildlife within the DEP to manage wildlife populations and protect public safety. It calls for the Division to implement measures to mitigate the risks associated with the growing coyote population, thereby safeguarding both residents and their pets from potential harm.