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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
"Trapping nuisance coyotes-- those that have lost their fear of people-- might be a really good solution with traps set in areas near homes but away from where a loose dog might get snagged. "
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I know if I was walking around The Villages and saw a coyote trap, I would throw something in it to spring the trap before a coyote got trapped. Leave the wildlife alone! Walk your dogs on a short leash, carry a loud air horn or can of wasp spray to use if you see something going to attack you. Carrying a pistol is ridiculous. I also know if I would see someone shoot at something, I would be calling 911 right away.
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I doubt you are a dog owner. If a beloved pet, on a short leash, was attacked by another animal, you would feel a whole lot differently. It happened to two different dogs I owned (years apart). Awful does not even begin to describe it. I am so thankful that each survived the attack.
I do not believe that using a pistol in a residential area is the answer. However, I fully support trapping of animals that can and do cause harm.