[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Depends on the situation, location, and other factors.

Trespassing is against the law and trespassers are prosecuted in accordance therewith, no matter their "feelings". In some situations they can legally be shot on sight.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

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

Bridgeport at Lake Miona....it is not a rumor.
There have been several sightings over recent months and at least one "nest" located between Lake Miona Drive and the lake.

They have been sighted all throughout the village. Day light sightings as well as evening.

[manaboutown]

I hope you are not hearing packs of them howl at night.

On occasion they mate with dogs as do wolves.

Coyote - Wikipedia

[Bowtorc]

it is also illegal to bother another person's traps. How would you know which was legal

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by aninjamom

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.

Yes, coyotes eat rats.
I've never heard of a dog on a leash being taken by a coyote, only unleashed dogs.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to always keep your dog on a leash for many reasons.
If you are walking at night in a secluded area, I suggest you carry a noisemaker.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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

Here are some better ideas.

Urban Coyotes - Keeping Your Pets Safe

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

You made me spit my iced tea out.

Thank you, Cold, for making sense, as you usually do.
The gun-toting cowboys who think it's a great idea to shoot when they see a coyote should go live in rough-rider country.

Common sense tells me that if coyotes could possibly be a threat in a given area, it's very simple . . . just don't walk them at night!
When you take them out to "go," stay on your own property with them.
Also, when walking your dog at any time, get rid of those ridiculous, retractable leashes; you cannot control a dog when using one and they are dangerous.

My last comment, Cold . . . I hope you weren't laughing so hard that the tea came out your nose.

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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


Here are some better ideas.

Urban Coyotes - Keeping Your Pets Safe

Excellent advice. Here's a video outlining your points:

Safety and Prevention Tips on Living with Urban Coyotes - YouTube


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[joldnol]

What’s up with the coyote love. They are a non-native to Florida and are a pest. The state is too cheap and lazy to slow their growth down.

[Kazmi]

States/counties/cities won't do anything about them since it costs money and the coyote are saving them the money of proper animal control (rats, over population of deer, etc). Since coyote have very few predators in some areas of the country, and we prefer our food from the grocery store, one day this lack of taking ownership of the population problem will come back to bite us.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Kazmi

States/counties/cities won't do anything about them since it costs money and the coyote are saving them the money of proper animal control (rats, over population of deer, etc). Since coyote have very few predators in some areas of the country, and we prefer our food from the grocery store, one day this lack of taking ownership of the population problem will come back to bite us.

Literally.

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[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by joldnol

What’s up with the coyote love. They are a non-native to Florida and are a pest. The state is too cheap and lazy to slow their growth down.

The state has declared open season on coyote. They can be shot or trapped. They can be taken at night with light and gun, which is not true of most game animals.

Removing coyotes is an inefficient and ineffective method to control populations. New coyotes move into areas where others have been removed. When there is pressure (such as trapping) placed on coyote populations, the species can actually produce more pups per litter in response and populations can quickly return to original size.

Can you name any place that had a "coyote problem" that addressed the problem and is now coyote free?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Removing coyotes is an inefficient and ineffective method to control populations. New coyotes move into areas where others have been removed. When there is pressure (such as trapping) placed on coyote populations, the species can actually produce more pups per litter in response and populations can quickly return to original size.

This is an article from Popular Science talking about birth control for wild animals.

Approved for Use: the First Birth Control for Wildlife | Popular Science

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

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


Here are some better ideas.

Urban Coyotes - Keeping Your Pets Safe

I agree with everything except for one thing--I would not wrap the entire can of pennies in duct tape, as that would dull the noise quite a bit. Just tape the top shut.

[village dreamer]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

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.

so how far can you drive a coyote with your 5 iron

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

so how far can you drive a coyote with your 5 iron

The only times I have seen coyotes in full here in the Village of Lynnhaven they have been trotting away from us. This has always been in the morning and early afternoon. They have had to wind their way through the golfers on Belmont GC.

I do see their eyes once in a while out at night on the Belmont GC near the ponds.

I never walk near the ponds with my dog and try to stay near houses.