The resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to take action to reduce the coyote population in the state. Coyotes, which have migrated from the western United States and have increased in size and color variation due to breeding with wolves, pose a growing threat to public safety. They can carry diseases that are transmissible to both humans and domestic animals, and their habituation to human presence—often due to being fed—can lead to aggressive behavior. The resolution highlights the rising frequency of coyote attacks on humans, particularly children, as well as on domestic pets and livestock, emphasizing the need for intervention as coyote sightings have surged across New Jersey since 1980.

The resolution calls on the Division of Fish and Wildlife within the DEP, which is tasked with managing wildlife and habitats, to implement measures aimed at controlling the coyote population. As coyotes increasingly encroach upon urban and suburban areas, the potential for dangerous interactions with humans escalates. The resolution seeks to ensure public safety by urging the state to take proactive steps in managing the coyote population effectively. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant state officials, including the Governor and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection.