Coyotes?
 

We have had several sightings of coyotes in our village, both adult and young.

The only way to get rid of the "nest" is to call a trapper.

My question is having a dog that we take out to do her business in the evenings.

While research states not to run away and make noise to scare them or it away......what if they approach or attack?

Shoot to kill.

Yeah, just what we need around here...shooting at animals. :oops:


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Urban Coyotes - Keeping Your Pets Safe

As I have posted before, most Villagers who carry their handguns while walking their dog or going to Dunkin' Donuts have not fired in a stressful situation in over 40 years. Going to the firing range and shooting at a wild animal that may be running to confront your dog in darkness are two completely opposite situations.

You may very well shoot your dog, maybe the coyote, possibly a house, or even your leg. In addition, it probably is illegal to fire a gun in The Villages but the safety issues are more pressing than semantics of legality.

Let the coyotes be. The odds of your dog being attacked while on a short leash are minuscule. I have also previously said if I see a wild animal trap, I will spring it.

Consider doing your walks and hikes with a can of pepper spray or a water pistol with vinegar-water in it. You can use either to stop a coyote that gets too close.
That's close enough for a double tap with a 40 S&W, Or even a 22LR hollow point...

I would just like to point out that coyotes eat rabbits and RATS. Your dog is supposed to be on a leash at all times anyway. A wild animal will not usually bother you, if you don't bother them. Make lots of noise, and it will go the other way.

Coyotes
 

Well, 10 minutes ago, a coyote past 5 feet from my patio slab. Walking it’s way towards St Andrews and E Schwartz. Not freaked out by it’s presence but respectful. I keep my 2 mutts close and always under supervision.
I appreciate all the level headed responses to this post. Keep your guns holstered, cowboys. We need to be wiser and understand how valuable our wildlife is to our area.

You made me spit my iced tea out. :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

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I carry a five iron at night and a bright flashlight when out with the dog at night. And use a short leash.

Scream at the coyote if it comes close, throw golf balls from pockets, or use the five iron while keeping control of your dog.

If you car is near by and its remote control has a panic button, push it.

Jon Snow-- a sweet chihuahua/miniature pinscher-- got taken by a coyote when let out to pee at about 4 AM near the villages just south of Lake Miona. This was a few months ago.

I have lived around coyotes most of my life (still do in NM and CA). Friends of mine lost several of their cats which liked to roam free to coyotes. Best to stay with your (leashed) dog when it is out. Coyotes are very smart wild animals. They are stealthy, quick to react, can move fast and I can verify are very difficult to hit with a scoped .243 rifle out on a ranch in broad daylight! Please, do not try to shoot one in an urban environment with a handgun! Use pepper spray or the like.

If you know of a nearby coyote den, find a trapper to take care of it.

Rumor is there is a pack around Lake Miona but I do not know where.

Hiring a trapper would certainly be against rules of The Villages. All the properties are PRIVATE. Yes, even the golf courses, wooded areas, marsh land, and pond areas are PRIVATE and trapping is not allowed - without the owner's permission.

As stated before, I would spring any trap I would see.

Even if it was on private property?

Predators increase when prey increases. There has been a lot of talk about the teeming rat and squirrel population here. Keep your dogs on a leash and cats enclosed. Coyotes aren't going away; they are very adaptive. Other parts of the country have gone through this and found out that a few basic rules mitigate any downside.

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Depends on the situation, location, and other factors.