Coyote problem, or blessing?

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I just saw a coyote or maybe 2 of them eating a small dead rat I left outside. The coyote appear multiple time during the early raining morning.

5:06:00 walks by camera but doesn't eat the rat.
5:07:42 comes back and eats the rat.
6:04:40 comes back again.
6:05:40 triggers the camera again but the camera is slow so it almost out of view.

Is it only 1 coyote or 2? Should I eliminate it? It is a little big to easily put into the trash can. A disposal problem? Any guess on size, I'm guessing 30lbs+. I have a lot of rats in the yard is it better to have this coyote around to keep the rats somewhat in check? Do they hunt live rats? I don't have any pets or little kids to worry about.

If termination is in order I have a 0.25 34g JSB 890 fps at the muzzle and the shot would be at 25 yards. From reading about max's stories they are much easier to spook than raccoons. I have to open a door to get off the shot, it may hear that and run off.


 
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Coyote a blessing to my neighborhood. Thanks to crazy cat lady we're over-run with feral cats, wildlife being decimated. Big female coyote came out of the swamp one day and started taking care of business. Scared careless neighbors straight about letting pets run wild, in violation of local ordinances, as well. WM
 
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Since you don't have any pets or kids to worry about and if it doesn't cause any danger to your or your family then maybe just monitor it and see what it does. It will clean up all the rats you leave behind. The moment it becomes a nuisance or dangerous, then it is time to dispatch it.

I was asked by the farmer to help him dispatch these coyotes because they post a threat to the live stocks such as baby calves, chickens, cats and dogs on the farm. They are, however, very smart and elusive to tag. Lots of patience and mostly luck to stalk them. I have had countless nights of long hours sitting in the cold and nothing showed up. And of course, missed some shots and went home disappointed. But to me, all that adrenaline and excitement of seeing one appearing in the dark of night, keep drawing me back to hunt these elusive creature. Good luck.
 
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BlackICE said:
I just saw a coyote or maybe 2 of them eating a small dead rat I left outside. The coyote appear multiple time during the early raining morning.

5:06:00 walks by camera but doesn't eat the rat.
5:07:42 comes back and eats the rat.
6:04:40 comes back again.
6:05:40 triggers the camera again but the camera is slow so it almost out of view.

Is it only 1 coyote or 2? Should I eliminate it? It is a little big to easily put into the trash can. A disposal problem? Any guess on size, I'm guessing 30lbs+. I have a lot of rats in the yard is it better to have this coyote around to keep the rats somewhat in check? Do they hunt live rats? I don't have any pets or little kids to worry about.

If termination is in order I have a 0.25 34g JSB 890 fps at the muzzle and the shot would be at 25 yards. From reading about max's stories they are much easier to spook than raccoons. I have to open a door to get off the shot, it may hear that and run off.


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Dispose IMMEDIATELY. THEY CAN CARY MANY DISEASE. To you and other game. , NOT TO MENTION THEY ARE HORID freeloaders and will be back if you have any feed. If not they will kill for boredom.
There is no shortage of them
 
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as a rule of thumb i dont kill anything that isnt a direct pest 'to me' ie, killing my chickens or being destructive .. or sometimes, i just assume theyre up to no good .. barring all that i actually like wild animals, my goal is not to make my property a barren wasteland devoid of all life ..
 
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When it becomes a problem, it’s too late. If there’s one, there’ll be another. Get rid of it now.
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That's my view for rats and raccoons. This is the first time I've seen a coyote if it makes routine visits to my property it will have a limited lifespan. I've also seen Bobcats and foxes and I leave them alone. The foxes don't come by anymore but when they did one took a dump right in front of my camera. If it kept doing that it would also have a shorter lifespan.

BTW the foxes didn't take a hit from the bong.

 
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