Posted on 06/11/2007 6:54:40 PM PDT by george76
Five-year-old Brayden Gazette was crossing a neighbor's lawn near his Monmouth County home last month when a coyote burst out of the pine woods and bit him on the head.
Twenty-month-old Liam Sadler was in a relative's backyard in April when a coyote grabbed him by the neck and tried to drag him off.
The rare daylight coyote attacks on humans were interrupted before the yellow-eyed beasts could kill. Nevertheless, brazen coyotes have rattled residents across North Jersey's Monmouth and Bergen Counties, where scores of sightings have been reported and where numerous pets have been killed or mauled this spring.
In a state known as America's most densely populated, the eerie nighttime yip-howls and almost daily reports of sightings and attacks signal fresh strife in New Jersey's struggle with its wildlife.
Last year, authorities killed several bears that were marauding in urban areas. Persistent but unconfirmed reports of cougars and panthers continue to plague South Jersey residents.
"There is considerable community concern about coyotes," ... "We have 3,000 of them in all 21 counties of the state.
"The problem now may be a bold pack of coyotes that are ...seeing children as a possible source of food. We don't know."
Middletown Township Administrator Robert Czech said the township had begun to feel like it's "the Colorado of the East." ...
Capturing or killing them is the goal, Czech said. "This group of coyotes has decided it's going to go after young children because of their size.
"If they can't be contained, then I hope they terminate them."
Also, the number of bear-human encounters has risen steeply.
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
Same stuff been happening in SOCAL for years and years......
'Yotes just get brazen...don't fear humans, because humans aren't trying to kill them. Poodles, cats, and unfortunately small children easy prey.....
Here where I live.....those "dogs" know to get the heck out of dodge...cause they are about to have metal meet flesh.
We see signs posted by big city liberals : Has anyone seen my dog ‘muffin’ ?
and it was such a nice dog...
Very strange. Must be a severe shortage of their natural food to make the coyotes do this.
A mother some years ago was at the local park on cape cod with her two little kids.
A coyote pulled the older child one off of the swing and was dragging it anyway until the mom kicked it.
There also seems to be a over population of coyotes.
We agree :
Coyotes have learned that they are safe around most liberals.
On the telephone poles up and down our street are signs that read: “Lost Cat!”.
They’re everywhere.
Coyotes are hungry. They have growing families to feed too.
A cat is barely lunch.
Historical background and range of coyotes in Massachusetts:
The eastern coyote moved into the central and western regions of Massachusetts in the 1950s and now lives in every town in Massachusetts, except for those on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The coyote population spread throughout Massachusetts because they are well-adapted to changes in the landscape and they can now be found within rural, suburban, and urban areas. Therefore, almost all citizens in Massachusetts live in close proximity to coyotes. This phenomenon is not isolated to Massachusetts; coyotes are established throughout all of the United States. Description: Coyotes are the size of a medium-size dog, but with longer, thicker fur. Coyotes have a long, bushy, black-tipped tail that is usually carried pointing down. A coyote is typically 4-5 feet in length, from snout to tip of tail. Their snout is long and slender, and their ears are pointed and erect. The pelts of coyotes in Massachusetts range from grayish-black to blondes, light tan, dark tan, red or even all black. Females weigh an average of 33-40 lbs and males are slightly larger (average 34-47 lbs). Coyotes can attain weights of 50-60 lbs. Because of their thick fur, weights of coyotes can easily be over-estimated.
Identifying a coyote: Due to their canid-like appearance, domestic dogs, red foxes, and gray foxes are often mistaken as coyotes. At first glance, eastern coyotes can have a German Shepard-like appearance, leading to confusion about their identity. Further complicating correct identification is that red and gray foxes can have coat colorations similar to that of coyotes.
Food: Coyotes are opportunistic feeders, meaning they will feed on whatever is most readily available and easy to obtain. Their primary foods include fruit, berries, small rodents, rabbits, birds, snakes, frogs, and insects. They will scavenge on animal remains, including road-kills, as well as garbage and pet food left outdoors. In suburban areas they prey upon unprotected pets, including outdoor house cats and unsupervised domestic dogs. Because coyotes utilize so many different food sources, they have adapted to and live in a variety of habitats including urban and heavily populated areas.
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwcoy.htm
Why, yes, yes I have.
What’s left of him, anyway. Was he... uh... well, let’s see here... is this is tail?
I have never, and will never, understand the current fad of small, snack-sized dogs. I like dogs that are big enough to take on a coyote. Matter of fact, I like dogs that are big enough to take on a wolf. I say this as I’m trapped at my desk by a 120lb Kuvasz.
Small, yappy dogs, are the alter-ego of big-city liberals: noisy, annoying, aggressive... and ultimately useless in a real fight.
Does one have permission from the state government to defend oneself or one’s family by shooting an attacking coyote ?
Some states consider coyotes to be a varmint.
Out here in central NV, we have coyotes who are dumb (the young ones) and the “’yotes with a PhD in guns.”
There are some coyotes who are so smart, they know that if they run 400 yards away, most people just driving by with rifle in their pickup won’t be able to hit them.
These coyotes occasionally learn the hard way that there are some old codgers like my neighbor who carry a Garand in their pickup, and know how to use it out to 600 yards. ;-)
That said, I like to call coyotes in. The sound of some small animal in distress calls them in like a dinner bell. Some guys calling coyotes have actually had a ‘yote run over them in their blind, the coyote has been so intent on getting the “free meal.”
There you have it.
Meanwhile, if they were a problem around me, in a suburban area, I’d be putting a night vision scope on a .22 and loading up with CB shorts.
This state certainly does. You can shoot coyotes and jackrabbits all year ‘round, no limit, no nothin’. Shoot as many as you’d like, just obey the laws about shooting in congested areas.
Small, snack sized dogs are a magnet for a coyote.
Even a medium size dog can be tricked by the broken wing coyote trick ( with the rest of the pack hiding ).
3) Removing Coyotes - If you cannot tolerate a coyote living in your area, and it is causing damage, the only solution is to have it lethally removed. It is against state law to capture and release coyotes into another area. Often people want to capture problem animals and release them someplace else. However, moving wildlife is detrimental to both people and wildlife populations and is against the law. This law has been in effect for many years, protecting both people and wildlife.
Coyotes are a legally protected furbearer and game animal. Therefore, there are statutory laws and regulations dictating how and when a coyote can be removed. The following explains the circumstances by which a coyote can and cannot be removed.
Regulated Hunting and Trapping
One way coyote can be removed is through the regulated hunting and trapping season. MassWildlife monitors the number of coyotes harvested and the method of take by means of a pelt-tagging system. All coyotes that are harvested during the hunting and trapping season must be checked and sealed by a MassWildlife representative.
Regulated harvest seasons are important components of the management program and not only allow public access to the resource, but provide a means to target offending individuals and help reinforce the coyote’s natural fear of humans.
Coyotes are a valuable natural resource and may be hunted and trapped by licensed hunters/trappers during the following seasons:
Hunting: November 1st through February 28th (closed during deer shotgun season)
Trapping: November 1st through November 30th
Please be aware that the limitations on hunting and trapping can make it difficult to locally manage a population. Many towns have firearm discharge restrictions which limit the ability of an individual to hunt within town limits. Due to trapping restrictions passed by the public through a ballot referendum, MassWildlife, animal control officers, and fur trappers are unable to use the most effective traps (i.e. foothold trap) necessary to capture coyotes. Cage traps (i.e. box traps) are the only permissible traps available for use in Massachusetts; however because of the difficulty in capturing a coyote with these types of permissible traps, they are impractical.
It should also be noted that hunting and trapping will not eliminate coyotes from Massachusetts, or your town. When an individual coyote or family group is removed, it is highly likely that new coyotes will move into the empty territory. However, as stated earlier, hunting can be effective in targeting specific coyotes and intimidating other coyotes so that a negative association is maintained between coyotes and people. Studies show that the amount of available food is a major factor in coyote population growth.
a. Chapter 131, section 37. Killing of game by owner or tenant of land; reports
In plain language, M.G.L. c. 131 § 37 states that an owner or tenant of land or, if authorized by such owner or tenant, any member of their family or permanent employee, upon such land:-(2) hunt or take by other means, except poisoning or snare, any mammal which he finds damaging his property except grass growing on uncultivated land.
You may not use section 37 as a preventive method to reduce potential damage that may occur from coyote and you cannot specifically hire someone to kill a coyote. You must still abide by all state laws and town ordinances, including those regarding the discharge of firearms. State law prohibits firearm discharge within 150 feet of a road, or within 500 feet of a house or occupied building without the occupant’s permission.
Only permissible traps (i.e. cage and box traps) can be used to capture coyotes that are destroying property.
If you take a coyote, or other animal, you must submit a report to MDFW on or before January 31st of each year, stating the number of coyotes taken, the method of take, and the reason section 37 was implemented.
I've a .270...that will reach out an touch a dog at 300-400 yds...if I've a good rest. Friend shoots a .220 Swift...makes a smaller hole. Hehehe...
Yep, love to varmint hunt. Although didn't do as much as I wanted to, this last late winter.
FRegards,
For identification when you don’t get a good view. Foxes have a large fluffy tail. It is unmistakable. They also have a white bib on their chest and pointy, erect ears. When it looks at you, you see a sharp snout and two pointed ears. A coyote looks like a German shepherd. They tend to be sighted at the edge of cover at early morning or dusk. They are grey and look scrawny.
You are insane. When the coyotes drag off a child in LA, will you feel pleased? You don’t relocate these dangerous pests...you eradicate them.
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