[Montana4Jesus]

Well, if that is the case you will remember the cross country skier that was killed by coyotes in Old Faithful several years back and the two college kids that were attacked by coyotes in the Bob Marshalls about 3 years ago. We have had several coyotes in the Hylite Hights area stalking cattle. They are learning to pack and are quite lethal. And yes, I do know the difference between a wolf and a coyote.

[IrishCatholic]

On my farm there is a family of coyotes that berthed their pups on the far side of my lake. They can be heard at night hunting. They are shy by nature because they will be shot by those around me. I like them because they take care of the small critters that like to eat my crops.
I don't worry about my dog because he is an English Mastiff and almost weighs as much as me. When we walk the fields he is very attentive. I pity the coyote that thinks to take him on.

One point though is feral dogs interbreeding with coyotes. Part of the problem with these mixes is the natural behavior is thrown off. I wonder how much that comes into play.

[george76]

Coyote Attacks 3-year old Boy on Cape Cod
Associated Press, 07/30/98

SANDWICH, Mass. (AP) - Police shot and killed a coyote that attacked a 3-year-old boy playing in his back yard on Cape Cod.

The boy's mother told police she had to pry the coyote off her son Wednesday night.

The female coyote was shot by a police officer who rushed to the home after a frantic call from the mother.

Police had increased patrols of the neighborhood after receiving about a dozen calls in recent days about an overly aggressive coyote.

Wildlife officials say the state's coyote population appears to be growing steadily. Some wildlife biologists said they have lost their ability to effectively manage the coyote population because a new law bars the use of leg traps. The ban's proponents said the traps were cruel.

http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/animal/coyote_attacks_3yearold_boy.html