[fwdude]

Shooting visible coyotes is as useless as stomping the occasional cockroach; you're only getting the tip of the iceberg. It likely only makes you feel empowered by doing so.

I'd take other precautions, like protecting pets at night and fencing off other areas you don't want invaded. Much more effective. But blast away at the occasional bold pest if it makes you feel better.

[B4Ranch]

>>Shooting visible coyotes is as useless as stomping the occasional cockroach; you're only getting the tip of the iceberg. It likely only makes you feel empowered by doing so.<<

Coyotes on Alberta Barn 2006

[Mr. Lucky]

Shooting visible coyotes, together with following prudent livestock/pet management, is an effective way of controlling the population on your farm, which one would hope is the extent of your interest. I’ve found that my old ‘97 Winchester 30-30 is wholly satisfactory; It’s cheap, rugged and has adequate stopping power. If the coyote is too far away to hit with an iron sighted rifle, its not really causing you any trouble anyway.