How to rid Coyote's

[oosik]

KIDR - definitely agree with your post. When we first came here they did lure, kill & eat my young Lab. Young coyote in heat came into the yard - my lab went stone deaf - over the hill they both went where the rest of the pack was waiting - the end.

I enjoy watching the various techniques they use for hunting and listening to them at night. Its all a part of being way out here in the country.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I have no coyote experience and they are rare very locally, but I understand they are more prevalent down the road a piece from our new home.

I am fencing the cleared portion of my back yard to help protect the garden from the deer and the wife's cats from feral cats, fox, dogs and potential coyote. I am armed and experienced and also have a fine cross bow I purchased for this purpose that is spot on. I understand coyote are very wily and would expect that to make a dent in their population would a challenge, especially for an inexperienced hunter/marksman. But since the entrance and exit to your place is limited, it sounds like an experienced marksman could be helpful to get the point across to the critters to stay away. But this would be time consuming and more conducive for the land owner to accomplish.

One way or the other I certainly think it prudent to arm oneself and train for future endeavors, although it may not be of immediate help for you. You may want to consider photo eye lights, sprinklers, sound, etc. for those close to the house as a first step towards deterrence.

Dude, If you can kill a coyote with a crossbow I would throw my pigs off the roof to see if they could fly.

 

[Egon]

Want to keep the coyotes at bay; bring in a wolf pack!

 

[MF283]

Want to keep the coyotes at bay; bring in a wolf pack!

Or a mini donkey, they run a wide path around our little fella. We had a female years ago show up, she didn't know the male dogs were neutered & would always position herself around a horse so i couldn't or wouldn't take a shot, i was tempted.
My best was 2 with one shot & like the other's have said, they'll control themselves as far as population goes, i don't think we can be rid of them without drastic measures.

Ronnie

 

[pmsmechanic]

Just so that you k now it is possible my buddy makes a living on coyotes in the winter. Most winters he snares between 500 - 700. At about $100/skin depending on the year it's not a bad living. One winter he hit a high 900 but didn't make the 1000. He doesn't shoot them he just snares then and is quite good at it.

Just Google "marty senneker video" and there are lots of web sites with him mentioned.

Just an edit to correct my statement of close to 1000 coyotes. Should read over 950 coyotes in one winter to be accurate.

 

[Trials]

It really is a blood curdling sound they make when they are doing whatever they are doing...

They are pack hunters, when one nails a rabbit or other small game they all start making that yipping and howling sound and go into a little feeding frenzy. When their natural prey is depleted, that is when they start to target domestic animals and unfortunately they can be very bold about it. As with all wild animals the adults can become prey to bigger animals as well as starvation, accidental injury, automobile impact, weather and potentially disease. That means their greatest predator enemies are Wolves and Humans, although just as with any wild animal they are easy prey to predatory birds and other carnivores before they grow to maturity. Fox make a similar yipping sound but are slightly more solitary and tend to hunt solo or in smaller family units. Fox will also announce to others when they have made a successful kill, kinda like when you call your kids to dinner.

Silent Spring, here we come.

 

[k0ua]

Dude, If you can kill a coyote with a crossbow I would throw my pigs off the roof to see if they could fly.

I am curious, why in the world would you doubt that someone could kill a coyote with a crossbow? Crossbows are powerful, accurate weapons.

 

[Trials]

I am curious, why in the world would you doubt that someone could kill a coyote with a crossbow? Crossbows are powerful, accurate weapons.

Of course they are deadly, but a bow can't kill something that is too far away to actually be a true threat.

& a Snare will kill absolutely anything that sticks its neck into it. That solution suks.

 

[MacLawn]

Oh me, coyotes. Them rascals are about everywhere nowadays. I've researched about them a whole lot, and one thing I learned is that what you think is a whole pack of 'yotes is only 2-3. Yes, they can make it sound like there's 20-30, but, no, it's only maybe 3 at the most 4 in a family group howling and squeaking away. They are sly rascals. Check out old Varmint Al's site. He's out west somewhere, and the boy knows his coyote stuff.

 

[oosik]

There is no doubt - a crossbow can kill a coyote. The major problem is being close enough to be effective. The coyotes, here, are right in my yard at night. During the day it's very seldom they are closer than 100 yds. I have a 22-250 sighted in at 300 yds and and a Redfield 6x18 scope - its difficult to get a good shot even with that.

Remember - a coyote is just a hotdog dressed in a heavy, fuzzy wool coat. I've made many shots that simply zing right thru the hair. And once you shoot - the coyotes will not "show" for several days.

 

[k0ua]

There is no doubt - a crossbow can kill a coyote. The major problem is being close enough to be effective. The coyotes, here, are right in my yard at night. During the day it's very seldom they are closer than 100 yds. I have a 22-250 sighted in at 300 yds and and a Redfield 6x18 scope - its difficult to get a good shot even with that.

Remember - a coyote is just a hotdog dressed in a heavy, fuzzy wool coat. I've made many shots that simply zing right thru the hair. And once you shoot - the coyotes will not "show" for several days.

It's true a crossbow is no long range proposition. I like our .243 for that . But I was thinking you could nail one of the short range dumber ones. Probably just increase the IQ of the pack

 

[jerrybob]

You guys here about the blond coyote that got stuck in a trap.......chewed off three legs to get out and was still stuck in the trap.......go figure.

 

[dodge man]

We have lost some cats to them also. We bring our cats in at night, other wise the two we have now would be gone also. They are hard to hunt, you can call them in, but as mentioned, its not always effective. The best way, and I've seen it done in my area, is get a group of people together. They ride around in pickups and honk horns and make a lot of noise to spook them out in the open and then shoot them. This is very sucessfull but it takes a lot of land owners to allow it and depending on the terrain around your house, might not be possible.

 

[Raspy]

Here's the problem.In a pack only the alpha female breeds. If you kill this female all the females will breed. You will end up with the the same number of coyotes or more. bounty programs are a miserable failure because of this.
We have a couple of packs that seem to come and go, and I have an individual who lives in a thicket nearby. None them bother my neighbors or me. Their main prey seems to be 'possums and rodents. They also eat carrion and berries.
I rather enjoy listening to them in the evening.It's fun to watch them hunting field rats.Unlike a dog they are very graceful and fluid in movement. In general they are better neighbors than some humans around here.

Excellent post. I agree completely.

They will be around wether we like it or not and, as stated, killing them INCREASES their numbers because of their breeding habits. They are very interesting animals and they are here to stay. It's far better to live with them as neighbors than trying to kill them all.

There is a lot more to these dogs than most people realize. Enjoy their wild song at night. Notice how they travel around the area as they sing.

 

[rgr33]

We have had coyotes around here forever. They are very good at digging out voles and hunting ground squirrels in the vineyard. I prefer them to poison or gunfire, since there are other people and pets in the area. I have always enjoyed their yips and howls at night, none of our pets are left outside after dark as a precaution. I don't feel the need to kill something on my land, if it poses no danger and does no damage. I think they are kind of like mice, if you kill a bunch of them around the house, God just makes more of 'em.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I am curious, why in the world would you doubt that someone could kill a coyote with a crossbow? Crossbows are powerful, accurate weapons.

Maybe Im underestimating a crossbow's range? :confused3: I question whether you could get close enough (especially with ANY reliability). Maybe I'm wrong; I have a fair amount of experience hunting coyotes but none with a crossbow- just what I've read.

 

[k0ua]

Maybe Im underestimating a crossbow's range? :confused3: I question whether you could get close enough (especially with ANY reliability). Maybe I'm wrong; I have a fair amount of experience hunting coyotes but none with a crossbow- just what I've read.

Some people may be able to make effective hits at 60 yards with one, but I think 40 to 50 yards would be more realistic for most people. About the same as a shotgun with the proper choke and buckshot. or slugs. I have had dedicated bowmen claim they can make good hits at 100 yards, and maybe some can, but I know I can't.

 

[Sysop]

Some people may be able to make effective hits at 60 yards with one, but I think 40 to 50 yards would be more realistic for most people. About the same as a shotgun with the proper choke and buckshot. or slugs. I have had dedicated bowmen claim they can make good hits at 100 yards, and maybe some can, but I know I can't.

I'd pay a thousand bucks to see someone hit a coyote at 60 yards with any sort of bow around my place... Simply too much going on for it to happen any other way than dumb luck. A person could turn old, gray, and to dust before ever getting a properly skillful shot off. Never a chance for any real aim around my place.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Some people may be able to make effective hits at 60 yards with one, but I think 40 to 50 yards would be more realistic for most people. About the same as a shotgun with the proper choke and buckshot. or slugs. I have had dedicated bowmen claim they can make good hits at 100 yards, and maybe some can, but I know I can't.

Impressive distances but I'd even be moderately impressed to see someone get a shot off at 50yds. Maybe I have too much respect for the coyote.

 

[Tomtint]

You guys here about the blond coyote that got stuck in a trap.......chewed off three legs to get out and was still stuck in the trap.......go figure.

Must have been a democrat Coyote. They have no common sense either.