The animal lovers view coyotes as beautiful fuzzy wild animals and believe they should coexist because coyotes were here first. The coyote is a very intelligent animal that view populated areas where they're not bothered as an easy meal ticket.
We sure have plenty here in NW Iowa. I was just out on the front porch and I could hear ‘em yipping and yelling outside of town.
we’ve always had coyotes in upstate NY, this year they look bigger - maybe they are better fed. I’m seriously considering carrying a pistol when walking the dog on a neighborhood trail.