[Smokin' Joe]

They got this part right:If you encounter a coyote:

Stop. Don't run. Stand still,

But the rest should read: "Take careful aim, midway in the rib cage is usually effective. Squeeze the trigger with increasing force, don't jerk it. Cycle the action/reload, and repeat as necessary. "

[LIConFem]

Much ado. I had lots of coyotes running all over my land when I lived in NW Connecticut. They're a danger to pets and live stock, but they're pretty cowardly when it comes to people. My neighbors have been in that area for as many as 40 years, and no one (that I've talked with) has ever heard of a human being being attacked. Chickens and cats, yes, but not people.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Coyotes are at home in NJ because voters have voted them into office.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Coyotes are at home in NJ because voters have voted them into office.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Coyotes are at home in NJ because voters have voted them into office.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"'I was surprised to find them in Denville,' Feyl said of the coyotes."

What? Next there will be no "Whos in Whoville! Where will Cindy Lou Who live?" :)

[Fintan]

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New Jersey has mountains???

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[Varmint Al]

How to Hunt Coyotes

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al

[Xcentral1]

It's October 2007

Apparently, there have been local sightings in Morristown / Morris Plains URBAN New Jersey, for a while.. without incident... until this past month! ..although the "authorities" - Police - Animal Wardens etc etc ... have not yet gottent around to mentioning it and the possible dangers to the people living in those neighborhoods.

My cat went missing the week after labor day.. I then heard of 4 others in w/in the last 2 weeks.. During my frantic search for what I thought was a "lost" pet.. I realized what has happened - immediately posting my findings on Morristown.com - our local free community interactive all county site.
It seems that this year's litter has tipped the scales, having been born here... and they are FEASTING on our pets, fox, Geese etc etc.. and the public has NO CLUE until the loss hits home.

Now I'm a nature girl, all my life and believe that this is "their planet too".. however.. when they run out of easy prey - what's next?.. Our children?

What can we humanely do to restore a livable balance? One more litter season and we are BOTH in "deep trouble!"

Thanks for this platform.
Sincerely,
Shelleybrooke
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