Coyote article in Grand Rapids paper

[masonco]

DNR told me a few years ago it is legal to shoot to kill them.  There is an overabundance of them here too over in area north of 10 Branch & Sheridan townships. Hunting anyone?

 

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/01/coyote_pac...

[J.B]

Now Mary do you think they will not eat prime rib to them  well fed domestic cats and dogs.  They are a big problem to farmers and they mave moved into the city to get squirls. cats, and dogs.   Have had several people in Baldwin loose a puppy on a chain in the back yard, when they let them out.

[AQUAMAN]

I have a bigger 55# dog, you think one would attack her? If they average 25-40#? And again, are they being witnessed in packs, or just singly? I know packs of wild dogs and predators will attack almost any other animal in their way. Curious.

[Mary A.]

The ones I've heard about have acted alone. Apparently they are pretty stealth in attacking and grabbing their prey. By the time the owner hears anything, it's sometimes too late.

[J.B]

Aquaman   A large coyote is approx 45 pounds.   Most likely a male may just want to sweet talk her unless she does not want to fight or stand ground.  They are mostly not large pack hunters.  I would worry mory about the pack of wild dogs.

[Mary A.]

I'm a sucker for sad stories, J.B. I feel sad thinking about a helpless pup that can't defend himself.

[AQUAMAN]

Thanks for the info. guys, here's a couple of pics. from Dis's link too. Interesting subject, and possibly a new hunting experience to try.

[J.B]

Aquaman it is a lot of fun Several Dog hunters in this area.   They hunt north of custer every weekend.

[AQUAMAN]

Thanks JB, I just might try that on for size next September '11 for size. Let me know who and where. Btw, why would any male make a trek 15 miles in February to listen to a female, unless he was desperate and the weather was like Spring? JMO