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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
Two dogs taken by coyotes does not make a problem. Remember that both dogs were off leash. One was let outside at 4 a.m.
The problem is NOT coyotes but rather irresponsible dog owners.
Leg traps would not be used in a populated area like The Villages as some of these family pets would end up in the trap with a broken leg. Oh, the irresponsible owners would howl louder than the trapped pets.
Personally, if I ever would see any type of trap for a coyote, I would spring it with a large stick.
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I know of at least three dogs that were reported in the Villages media which were taken by coyotes. There were two in the last three weeks or so and the third was maybe around late 2016. This was in Glennview. All three of these were grabbed near or on the people's yard. My guess is also that many people do not report their pooches being taken by coyotes or whatever because of the usual attacks on them by people criticizing them for something on another.