Jack, I had read a couple articles stating the same. It is interesting. In order of importance to us, deer, turkey, fish. We trap coons and possums. My sons have snared a couple coyotes, but mostly we kill coyotes when the opportunity comes.Fawn killer...for sure. Poult killer but also yes, but also a poult saver! Research is now showing they may have a slight positive impact on turkey populations. Other research shows indiscriminate killing can actually increase populations of coyotes.
Science is still emerging on coyote impact and management.
Thanks,
Jack
My research has also shown that dead coyotes don’t kill anything!
One must be careful to not assume that coyotes interact with other species in the same way all across the country. I have read studies that indicate coyote pup production MIGHT increase due to removal of adult animals - but their lack of hunting skill does not make up for the increased number of animals in the population. That was in the SE - where it seems coyotes have a greater negative affect on game populations. I tend to find the greatest effect in removing coyotes from the spring time population - when they are less likely to expand home range size or location due to tending the pups. I kill coyotes when I see them. I trap for them in spring. Not that it is a big worry, but I would not want them all gone - they can be an effective feral hog predator on very young pigs.
On my hunting land, I like to hear/see Coyotes around. It means that the wolves arent in the area. I would much rather have coyotes, then wolves. But if I had the choice, I would prefer neither.
On my hunting land, I like to hear/see Coyotes around. It means that the wolves arent in the area. I would much rather have coyotes, then wolves. But if I had the choice, I would prefer neither.
shooting certain coyotes in the social structure can cause female coyotes to become more productive and produce more female offspring