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Originally Posted by njbchbum
Once the coyote population has been reduced [as some posters want to see] to where it is no longer effective in controlling the varmint population of rodents, snakes and insects, etc - how will residents enjoy an overpopulation of those critters?
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Really?
Could you provide information how coyotes will be reduced in number? None of the research I read lends hope for such an outcome, so Iit would be great to know your plan for How The Villages can reduce population while every other urban area in the country reports rising numbers and increasing comfort of the coyotes adapting to eating trash and pets.
Second, are you in an area where there was a problem with "varmints" before the coyotes came? In two years, I have seen a few fox sguirrels, saved one harmless garter snake from chlorine in the pool, and have no insect problems, during that time there were seldom reports of of coyotes. Did you think about your attempt to scare people? Just visualize if you can, an insect, a snake, a rat, and coyote. Forced to choose, pick which one would scare you the most if it found a door ajar and surprised you on the lanai.
Third, you do not have a pet. I commend you for being so dedicated to your perspective. What are you doing differently than before the coyotes? Or what is your plan of action should you have an encounter?
Fourth, About the food chain, The Villages has taken land from some animals and given haven to water fowl. If we become a refuge for coyotes our birds are possibly the best meal. Beloved, slow, stupid sandhills are easy prey.
If ignorance were bliss, I would envy you.
Kitty, whom you label a fear monger.