I live in the middle of Houston and we have coyotes right here. I have seen them in broad daylight. We also have swamp rabbits, possums, armadillos and skunks. So the coyotes have plenty to eat but small dogs and cats disappear from yards all the time.
Got a pack of them howling right now on the ridge behind my house. I’ve got a kid and a dog that like to roam that ridge, and I’ve got chickens that would make some good eatin’ for that pack. I’ve got an AR-15 propped against the door just waiting for them to show their beady little eyes.
I might also just use it on that damn neighbor’s dog, too, if it doesn’t shut the F up and stay off my property!