[CFrance]

Originally Posted by cbv0211

Coyotes in Hemingway are not new -- they've been here for years. I've seen them on the golf courses in early evening and at the retention pond on the corner of Canal and Odell in the early morning. I've never felt threatened by one and they were very skittish. I'm not a dog owner but is it possible to walk your dog when it is not dark out?

It depends on how hot it is, the temperature of the pavement, and each dog's tolerance for heat. Too, if you are seeing coyotes in the early morning, that's a daylight problem.

I used to walk our dog a few miles after dark due to his intolerance for heat. I don't do that anymore. If it's not poisonous frogs in the street, snakes in the bushes, or alligators roaming, it's now coyotes.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Mishy

Large coyote in Virginia Trace yesterday. At pool, in our back yards, walking down the street. Undaunted by loud noises. HERE'S the kicker: I called 911 who gave me the Wild Game Commission's phone number. A representative told me info about coyotes, and said if I wanted to get rid of it I could eithet SHOOT it or hire someone to catch it. They wiped their hands of responsibility. Anyone want to form a group to encourage The Villages to take responsibility? Email me at ussmichele@gmail.com
Just call me Annie Oakley!

Unbelievable that they just out and said you could shoot it. You cannot discharge a firearm in FL except if it does not cross a road. There would be the various exceptions. A farmer could shoot it on his or her property as long as the bullet travels down into the ground or into some backstop on their property. Check Florida Statutes 790.15 The farmer could kill the coyote though if it were after one of his animals.

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[Taltarzac725]

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These did not work???? I have a wood shoehorn that my neighbor made for me-- and many other people as he loves whittling-- which might make a good weapon of sorts. A golf club though might be a better idea?

[tomwed]

This might be a good time to learn how to play a horn. I wonder if that's how the Mummers got started. There's no coyotes in Philly.

[Paper1]

Traveling south on Buena Vista at 7PM tonight my wife and I saw 3 coyotes on the Torri Pine golf course between a trap and water hazard.

[kittygilchrist]

Copied from thread on dog snatched.
Please see the procedure below for dealing with nuisance wildlife. I think you are misinformed about shooting it yourself, but will find out tomorrow. I agree there is a pack. I was told that when one is taken, the rest often go away, but Hope they set traps in several locations.

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Originally Posted by suzdief View Post
I'm in the Village of Caroline. Saw a coyote Thursday night at 10:00 pm when I took my dog out. My neighbor saw one several weeks ago (probably the same one) and after that another neighbor's two cat went missing. This is happening a little too much lately and I think something needs to be done about it.
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I agree, Suz...
I did some research...

Coyotes are listed as nuisance wildlife with Fish and Wildlife and can be trapped for a fee of $75, I was told by a local trapper who takes nuisance gators here.
With 3 animals taken by an apparent nuisance carnivore, I think we should take action. The best I can determine after ofc hours, is that Dave Burgess, VCDD Property Mgt, is the go to guy to make a complaint.

I know there is a history of both wild hogs and gators being removed from TV.
Below is contact info for Burgess. I hope those of you with first hand info will call or email him.

Phone 352-753-4508, please! Or use email in this website:

VCDD District Property Management
VCDD District Property Management

And please post any future sightings to this thread or start another one.

[BS Beef]

Originally Posted by dbussone

for small children?

Chitty Chitty bang bang style?