SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Presidio in San Francisco announced this week that two trails at the expansive national park site will soon be closed to all dogs as coyote pupping season ramps up. “Because the park welcomes millions of visitors and is a place where people live and work, the Presidio Trust has an active coyote management program with the goal of reducing conflicts between coyotes, dogs, and people,” a news release stated. Study reveals ranging diet of San Francisco coyotes Beginning on Monday, April 7, and running through early October, no leashed or unleashed dogs will be allowed on the Park Trail or the Bay Ridge Trail, Presidio Trust officials said. The Park Trail runs from Mountain Lake to the Presidio Promenade, while the Bay Ridge Trail stretches from Rob Hill Campground to the Presidio Golf Course. The period of closure to dogs occurs at “a time when coyote parents are especially active and protective of their den site,” the Presidio wrote. (Presidio Trust) Park officials advise visitors to never feed coyotes or other wildlife, never leave human or pet food outside and to pack out all trash. Concerning encounters, including people feeding coyotes or aggressive behavior, can be reported to the Presidio Work Order Service Desk at 415-561-4270 or coyote@presidiotrust.gov. ...read more read less