About

MISSION

To protect North America’s wild carnivores and promote compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building.

VISION

A North America where humans and wild carnivores coexist and ecosystems thrive.

FOCUS

Our interdisciplinary programs and campaigns focus on three core areas to achieve a North America where humans and wild carnivores coexist and ecosystems thrive.

Protect

We PROTECT the most persecuted wild carnivores through advocacy campaigns.

Coexist

We teach communities to compassionately COEXIST with their wild neighbors through outreach initiatives.

Inspire

We INSPIRE appreciation for wild nature through partnerships with educators and creatives.

WHY COYOTES?

The "pinnacle of unethical wildlife management"

Coyotes are our flagship species because they represent the pinnacle of unethical and unscientific wildlife “management” in the U.S. This culturally iconic species faces relentless persecution, despite decades of unsuccessful extermination attempts by the U.S. government. Their resiliency and adaptability, rather than being celebrated, has led to inadequate protections that lead to at least 1 coyote killed every minute in the United States. If we can change hearts and minds about coyotes, the world will be a more compassionate place for all wild lives. Increased appreciation for coyotes—and all wild carnivores—is critically needed to reform outdated wildlife policies, end the unjust persecution of these species, and foster thriving ecosystems for future generations. 

Dan Flores, Ambassador for Project Coyote and Author of Coyote America discusses the importance of coexistence with coyotes and why wildlife advocates should support Project Coyote.

VALUES

Compassion

We lead with empathy and care for the most vulnerable, persecuted and dismissed. We cultivate society’s understanding of the intrinsic value of individual lives and inspire action to mitigate human-caused suffering.

Advocacy

We work to protect wild carnivores as unique individuals and as valued members of our multi-species communities. As community members and fellow animals ourselves, we recognize our responsibility to shield them from human-caused harm.

Community

We are committed to building a more compassionate world and recognize that cultivating a strong community is crucial for reaching our goals. We respect diverse worldviews and values which fosters mutual understanding, empathy, and trust.

Respect

We respect all life, promoting fairness and reciprocity in our relationships towards human and nonhuman animals. We stand against human exceptionalism and human-centered policies that dismiss wild carnivores.

Wonder

We marvel at the inherent beauty, joy, and awe found in wild nature. We believe cultivating emotional connections with wild animals and the natural world is vital for fostering compassionate worldviews.

OUR IMPACT

Protecting Wild Carnivores, Fostering Thriving Ecosystems

We are proud of the immense impact we make for wild carnivores and the compassionate conservation movement. Our financials are viewable in our impact reports.

OUR TEAM

Collectively working to change the world for wild carnivores

Project Coyote’s Staff, Volunteer Representatives, Advisory Board, Science & Ethics Advisory Board, and Ambassadors work relentlessly to change the world for wild carnivores.

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