gggaaaaarrrrrrr dammit!!!!!!!

[fizik]

I'm sitting here on the computer, with intermittent trips outside to smoke...and the sound of coyotes howling is drowning out my tv. animal control won't kill or relocate them, and i can't because i'm just barely inside davidson county! does anyone in the brentwood/franklin/green hills area have a bow i can borrow lol, i'm thinking that might be legal[ish].

[jughead]

how close are the neighbors? nothing else to say.

[Mike.357]

its not the coyotes fault. Are they damaging your property or just making you adjust the TV volume?

We got them around here, along with turkeys and deer. Just some added nature IMHO. Of course I can shoot them if I want to.

[Guest Astra900]

I guess most hunters frown on me, but I for one am glad to see them return to strength.

Heed the words of Anthony Kiedis "True Men Don't, Kill Coyotes"

Have a beer instead

[EMTRN]

Heed the words of Anthony Kiedis "True Men Don't, Kill Coyotes"

I thought you were going to say, "catholic school girls rule."

[KahrMan]

I'm sitting here on the computer, with intermittent trips outside to smoke...and the sound of coyotes howling is drowning out my tv. animal control won't kill or relocate them, and i can't because i'm just barely inside davidson county! does anyone in the brentwood/franklin/green hills area have a bow i can borrow lol, i'm thinking that might be legal[ish].

You can hunt in Davidson county. There are some big deer taken every year in Davidson. You just have to follow the twra rules. The biggest one is that you have to be 100 yards aways from a residence(not your own) to shoot a firearm.

[Guest Astra900]

I thought you were going to say, "catholic school girls rule."

[Luckyforward]

Get a pellet rifle and PUMP IT UP! LOL

[towerclimber37]

actually I read that coyotes are coming back in strength and killing family pets and being a general menace to folks and small children. It was on the news if I remember correctly.

anyhow, if you've got a german shepperd, you're probably all right..a pomeranian? ummm in trouble. supervised walks only.

[Im Neero]

1. Put meat under big tree at night
   
2. Climb into tree with the biggest knife you own
   
3. Wait
   
4. When coyote shows up, jump out of tree and kill it with biggest knife you own
   
5. Post pictures
   

[Jack]

Growing up on 35 acres and chickens Coyotes did tend to mess up our world a lil bit. I never shot a coyote unless it was directly Fn with our animales and dont particularly recommend it BUT when i did feel the need a bolt action .22 rifle loaded with a short round did the job pretty well.

It very quiet and a a round to the head will stop them.

we used the short rounds not to stress out the other animales.

[Guest canynracer]

1. Put meat under big tree at night
   
2. Climb into tree with the biggest knife you own
   
3. Wait
   
4. When coyote shows up, jump out of tree and kill it with biggest knife you own
   
5. Post pictures
   

[Guest BigJ45]

I guess most hunters frown on me, but I for one am glad to see them return to strength.

Heed the words of Anthony Kiedis "True Men Don't, Kill Coyotes"

Have a beer instead

How the hell can they return to strength when there was NEVER a coyote confirmed in Tennessee before the late 1970's. I for one am glad they are here because predator hunting is my new favorite cold weather past time. I really like calling and blasting yotes.

Edited October 29, 2008 by BigJ45

[fizik]

You can hunt in Davidson county. There are some big deer taken every year in Davidson. You just have to follow the twra rules. The biggest one is that you have to be 100 yards aways from a residence(not your own) to shoot a firearm.

100 yards would be tough

actually I read that coyotes are coming back in strength and killing family pets and being a general menace to folks and small children. It was on the news if I remember correctly.

anyhow, if you've got a german shepperd, you're probably all right..a pomeranian? ummm in trouble. supervised walks only.

Yep that's my issue. And of all things I have cats and a poodle.

I guess most hunters frown on me, but I for one am glad to see them return to strength.

Heed the words of Anthony Kiedis "True Men Don't, Kill Coyotes"

Have a beer instead

F*** that, though the RHCP are pretty god.

its not the coyotes fault. Are they damaging your property or just making you adjust the TV volume?

We got them around here, along with turkeys and deer. Just some added nature IMHO. Of course I can shoot them if I want to.

killing animals and PISSING ME OFF lol

how close are the neighbors? nothing else to say.

too close for me to comfortably shoot in their directions.

[Guest Astra900]

How the hell can they return to strength when there was NEVER a coyote confirmed in Tennessee before the late 1970's. I for one am glad they are here because predator hunting is my new favorite cold weather past time. I really like calling and blasting yotes.

The Coyote was almost wiped out several states. Maybe they weren't indigenous to this state, so what. Do you eat the coyote? Somehow I doubt it. What is the purpose of killing it then? I'm going to go with Ted Nugent's theory here. Hunting is a natural and beautiful thing, but when you kill something have the damn common courtesy and respect for the life you just took, and waste nothing.

To kill for no reason and to take no use out of the whole animal just proves Agent Smith was right. Humans are a virus.

HUnting your own food is a right of man. It comes with being at the top of the food chain, but no good will ever come from abusing it. The Native Americans knew this, I guess the white man didn't want to hear it and decided to slaughter them too.

[memphismason]

The Coyote was almost wiped out several states. Maybe they weren't indigenous to this state, so what. Do you eat the coyote? Somehow I doubt it. What is the purpose of killing it then? I'm going to go with Ted Nugent's theory here. Hunting is a natural and beautiful thing, but when you kill something have the damn common courtesy and respect for the life you just took, and waste nothing.

To kill for no reason and to take no use out of the whole animal just proves Agent Smith was right. Humans are a virus.

HUnting your own food is a right of man. It comes with being at the top of the food chain, but no good will ever come from abusing it. The Native Americans knew this, I guess the white man didn't want to hear it and decided to slaughter them too.

Their is a coyote season for a reason. Take it up with the TWRA. When the TWRA feels that no more yotes should be tken, then they will put a stop to the seasons.

As Long as a person operates within the rules set out by the TWRA, then I say blast those "wild dogs".

[ShaunM]

The Coyote was almost wiped out several states. Maybe they weren't indigenous to this state, so what. Do you eat the coyote? Somehow I doubt it. What is the purpose of killing it then? I'm going to go with Ted Nugent's theory here. Hunting is a natural and beautiful thing, but when you kill something have the damn common courtesy and respect for the life you just took, and waste nothing.

To kill for no reason and to take no use out of the whole animal just proves Agent Smith was right. Humans are a virus.

HUnting your own food is a right of man. It comes with being at the top of the food chain, but no good will ever come from abusing it. The Native Americans knew this, I guess the white man didn't want to hear it and decided to slaughter them too.

Well seems you don't know alot of farmers. My friend has had 3 baby calfs this year die because of coyotes. He even saw with his own eyes them killing one, but he had no gun and by the time he got the fence open and drove down the field it was to late the calf died in about 2 hours. So thats why there is a hunting season so that the population doesn't get out of hand. So I guess we do have a reason to kill them to protect our property same as if someone had broken into your house and you shot them and I don't think you will eat them. Also you can sell coyote fur some people still buy it.

Edited October 29, 2008 by Hunting101

[Guest Astra900]

Their is a coyote season for a reason. Take it up with the TWRA. When the TWRA feels that no more yotes should be tken, then they will put a stop to the seasons.

As Long as a person operates within the rules set out by the TWRA, then I say blast those "wild dogs".

You are absolutely correct. You legal rights were never in question. Nor am I fool enough to think that the opinion of one person carries any weight. If you are obeying the prescribed laws of the land, what I have to say means nothing.

THe TWRA sets harvest limits to keep populations in check. So as man expands the limits increase. Loss of habitat forces them onto reservations of man's choosing. I just wonder how long until something {because someone never will} sets a limit on human population. The TWRA keeps populations at safe levels to reduce the risk of disease, and to make sure there is enough food and livable land for a given species to thrive. If left unchecked nature will take care of itself, usually in the form of disease or famine.

I could go further, but I think I'll just drop it. I said part of my opinion, and I feel better. I only hope you make a good shot for a clean kill. Happy Hunting!

[Guest Astra900]

Well seems you don't know alot of farmers. My friend has had 3 baby calfs this year die because of coyotes. He even saw with his own eyes them killing one, but he had no gun and by the time he got the fence open and drove down the field it was to late the calf died in about 2 hours. So thats why there is a hunting season so that the population doesn't get out of hand. So I guess we do have a reason to kill them to protect our property same as if someone had broken into your house and you shot them and I don't think you will eat them. Also you can sell coyote fur some people still buy it.

I know several cattle farmers in my area. They aren't very fond of the coyote or the idea that wolves have started migrating past the Miss. river. That's just part of being a good shepherd. I also have never had a problem with farmer protecting his investment. THe farmers I know don't do it for the fun of it. They don't have any bloodlust, just a desire to survive and prosper.

[memphismason]

The Coyote was almost wiped out several states. Maybe they weren't indigenous to this state, so what. Do you eat the coyote? Somehow I doubt it. What is the purpose of killing it then? I'm going to go with Ted Nugent's theory here. Hunting is a natural and beautiful thing, but when you kill something have the damn common courtesy and respect for the life you just took, and waste nothing.

To kill for no reason and to take no use out of the whole animal just proves Agent Smith was right. Humans are a virus.

HUnting your own food is a right of man. It comes with being at the top of the food chain, but no good will ever come from abusing it. The Native Americans knew this, I guess the white man didn't want to hear it and decided to slaughter them too.

Do you eat the coyote?

What is the purpose of killing it then?

Sometimes removing an animal from an area is the purpose of hunting. Removing coyotes for deer management, is why we do it.

Humans are a virus.

WOW. I hate that you agree with this.

The Native Americans knew this, I guess the white man didn't want to hear it and decided to slaughter them too

WTF??????

[Guest BigJ45]

The Coyote was almost wiped out several states.

BS! Man has waged war on coyotes for the last 200 years and the coyote populations are at all time high and they are in states that have never seen any coyotes before. The coyote is the ultimate survivor, able to thrive any where from the desert to major cities. The coyote will never be on any endangered species list.

[Rightwinger]

well damn, I shoot them whenever I can. Usually deer hunting (guess what their following?) Guess I"m not a real man either.

[Guest canynracer]

when is Coyote season anyway?? is it year round? Do I need a license?

[strickj]

I always thought it was year round

[memphismason]

http://www.tennessee.gov/twra/coyote.html

Coyotes in Tennessee

The coyote may be found in all of the United States (except Hawaii), Canada and Mexico. Although native to the desert southwest, circumstances have allowed the coyote to extend his home range eastward into Tennessee . Reasons for range expansion include the decline of wolves, habitat availability, and natural range expansion. The coyote, red fox and gray fox are the only wild canids that inhabit Tennessee.

Coyotes are very vocal animals, its latin name “canis latrans” means barking dog. Intelligent and very adaptable, they can live almost anywhere including fields, farmlands, forests and urban areas.

Physical Characteristics

The average weight of a coyote in Tennessee is 20-40 pounds, about the size of a small to medium sized German Shepard. The coyote has erect, pointed ears, slender muzzle with a black nose and a bushy tail which is carried down as it runs.

The coyotes’ fur is long, coarse and heavy, varying in color. Most are grizzled gray or brown to reddish gray with buff under-parts. A grey-black band of longer hair (typically five inches long) runs down the mid-back and forms a shoulder saddle or mane. The eyes are typically yellow or amber with round black pupils. Their eyesight is six times greater than mans. Sense of smell is extremely well developed, more than 23 times better than mans. Coyotes rely upon this sense for hunting and detecting scent left by other coyotes. The coyote may run up to 30 mph for short distances. They are good swimmers; however, coyotes are poor climbers.

Coyote tracks are oval in shape and the toenail marks tend to hook inwards. Dog tracks are more round and have deeper nail marks pointed outward. As typical with all members of the dog family, the coyote’s front foot is larger than the hind foot. The front foot track of the coyote averages 2 ½ inches in length. Coyote droppings (scats) are quite variable but are typically large, strongly tapered and contain much hair, bones, feathers or seeds.

Life History

A typical group of coyotes consist of a mating pair and their off springs. The family unit is largest in the summer when pups, parents, and non-breeding adults are together at dens.

Coyotes breed during January through March. Daytime activity increases during the coyotes breeding season. After breeding season, coyotes begin a frenzy of feeding activity and begin searching for suitable denning sites. Coyotes may dig their own den or enlarge another animals den. Natural holes, blown down trees or rocky ledges may also be utilized as den locations.

The typical litter size is 5-6 pups born 60-63 days after breeding. The entire family unit including the mother, father and other family members help raise young by providing food. The young are weaned after 5-7 weeks. Young coyotes begin dispersal in October, at which point a young coyote may travel up to 100 miles from its birthplace.

Coyotes are chiefly nocturnal, but may be active by day. Coyotes communicate through a series of yips, barks and howls. A common call of the coyote is two short barks and long wavering yodel known as the howl. They use stumps, posts, bushes or rocks as “scent posts” on which they urinate and defecate, this marks the animals territory and communicates with other animals.

Adult males have large territories (15-25 square miles) in which they roam; adult females occupy areas of six to ten square miles. The availability of food affects the territory size of the coyote. The adaptable coyote may eat almost anything. They prefer fresh kills but will eat carrion. The most important foods to the coyote are rodents, rabbits, insects, watermelons, apples, persimmons, muskrats, squirrels, skunks and domestic fowl.

Major Differences Between Coyotes & Dogs

• The coyote is similar in size to a small to medium German Shepherd
  
• Coyotes carry their tails quite differently than a domestic dog. A coyote's tail is typically held down, although not between the animal's legs. Dogs usually carry their tails in the air.
  
• An adult coyote track is approximately 2 1/2 inches in length. The track is shaped like an oval, and the toenails are close together and hook inward. A dog's track is round in shape and the toenails tend to point outward. The walking stride ranges between 12 to 15 inches apart. When running, the stride made be anywhere from 3 to 10 feet apart.
  

Hunting Season

Coyotes may be hunted year-round in Tennessee . There is no bag limit.

Disease

Coyotes are susceptible to a variety of diseases including rabies, mange, distemper, parvo enteritis, hepatitis and internal parasites. External parasites including lice, mites, fleas and ticks also afflict coyotes. In other states coyotes have become human health concerns because they are reservoir hosts of rabies. Coyotes are not reservoir hosts of rabies in Tennessee .

Urban Coyotes

Coyotes are highly adaptable and can survive in urban areas as long as food and shelter requirements are met. In urban areas coyotes will feed on almost anything including garbage, pet food, small cats and dogs, and other wild animals such as rodents, skunks, raccoons and birds. Coyotes typically hunt alone, however they may hunt in groups when food is abundant.

Coyote pups are born in dens. In urban environments, dens can be storm drains, culverts, under storage sheds, under porches, holes in vacant lots, parks, golf courses, or any dry area.

Coyotes are sighted more often these days due to several factors. The human population has increased greatly over the past few years combined with a decrease in open farmlands (natural coyote habitat). Many well meaning residents have promoted an unnatural boldness in coyotes by intentionally or unintentionally feeding them. This has encouraged coyotes to become accustomed to the sights, sounds and scents of humans.

In areas where they are hunted and trapped, coyotes are extremely wary of humans. However, in urban areas where they are less likely to be harmed and more likely to associate people with an easy and dependable source of food, they lose the fear of humans. Coyotes will come up on porches and decks if food is regularly present. Animals that have lost their natural fear of humans (associating humans with food) become dangerous to humans and that animals lifespan is shortened.

Coyote attacks are extremely rare. In recorded history only 30 coyote attacks on humans have been recorded. Three million children are bitten by dogs each year, a child is millions of times more likely to get attacked by the family pet than a coyote.

The vast majority of coyote attacks in the United States are the result of a coyote attacking a small dog or cat and the pet’s owner trying to stop the attack by getting between the animals. When the pet’s owner gets between the animals, the coyote will bite the pet’s owner. Many attacks occur when coyotes become comfortable around humans, often a result of people feeding them.

If a wild coyote bites you, seek medical attention immediately. Notify the state health department as soon as possible.

Dealing With Urban Coyotes

• Do not feed coyotes!! When coyotes begin associating humans with food they loose their natural fears and may become dangerous.
  
• Eliminate water sources. These areas attract rodents, birds, and snakes which the coyote will prey upon.
  
• Position bird feeders so coyotes can not get to the feed. Coyotes may also be attracted to birds and small mammals that have been lured in by the feeder.
  
• Do not discard edible garbage. Coyotes are opportunistic and will eat any table scraps.
  
• Secure garbage containers. Use trash barrels with lids that clamp down tight even when tipped over.
  
• Do not place trash cans out the night before scheduled pick up. Placing cans out the morning before pick up will give coyote less time to scavenge, they will not have cover of darkness.
  
• Do not leave barbecue grill outside and uncovered, the smell of the grill and the contents of the grills drip pan attracts coyotes.
  
• Feed pets indoors whenever possible. Remove any leftovers if feeding outdoors. Store pet food in area not accessible to other animals.
  
• Clear brush and weeds from around property. This deprives the coyotes prey (small mammals and birds) of protective cover and deters coyote from hunting around your property.
  
• A Fenced yard may deter coyotes. The fence must be at least 6 feet high. Preferably the bottom of the fence should extend 6 inches below ground level.
  
• Do not leave small children outside alone if coyotes have been frequenting the area.
  
• Do not allow pets to run free. Provide secure housing especially at night. Small pets (cats, rabbits, small dogs) are favorite prey of coyotes.
  
• Discourage coyotes from frequenting your area. Harass them by throwing rocks, shouting, and making loud noises when one is seen.
  

Edited October 30, 2008 by memphismason