Was talking with some neighbors about coyotes. One expressed a desire to just shoot 'em. That gave me a thought.
Let me tell you the tale of two farms. These are real people, btw. Farm #1 has sheep and other critters, and is in the middle of a bunch of coyotes, but has no problems with coyote predation, or generally even coyotes coming on the farm property. Farm #2 sees coyotes on the farm on a regular basis, and knows they are there even when not seen. Farm #2 has only geese and chickens at this time. Farm #1 practices a non-confrontational coyote harassment habit. Meaning farmer and DOGS walk the perimeter on a regular basis. Dog / coyote confrontation, though, is avoided. Other harassment techniques are employed - like air horns on sighting. The coyotes stay off farmer #1's property. Farmer #2 shoots coyotes when she sees them. They still come on the property at will.
That's anecdotal, but what conclusions would you reach, based on these two people?
Let me tell you the tale of two farms. These are real people, btw. Farm #1 has sheep and other critters, and is in the middle of a bunch of coyotes, but has no problems with coyote predation, or generally even coyotes coming on the farm property. Farm #2 sees coyotes on the farm on a regular basis, and knows they are there even when not seen. Farm #2 has only geese and chickens at this time. Farm #1 practices a non-confrontational coyote harassment habit. Meaning farmer and DOGS walk the perimeter on a regular basis. Dog / coyote confrontation, though, is avoided. Other harassment techniques are employed - like air horns on sighting. The coyotes stay off farmer #1's property. Farmer #2 shoots coyotes when she sees them. They still come on the property at will.
That's anecdotal, but what conclusions would you reach, based on these two people?
