How would you get rid of coyotes?

[shmccarthy]

I don't know how old your kids are, but I would keep them inside too. A kid a few counties over from me was playing in the backyard and was dragged off by a coyote a couple years ago.
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/07/23/toddler-recovering-after-coyote-attack-at-oc-cemetery/ this wasn't the same incident, but young kids are definitely in danger of coyotes. More likely than not though, yotes will only attack a human if they are in a large pack, seriously desperate or if the human looks like it can be taken by said coyote. It may be a small chance, but the chance is still there. I would do the same thing. not to mention the diseases a lot of them carry..
And I agree with above posters, I would get a gun to shoot it with and use a distressed rabbit call to call it in. I've heard from quite a few sources that if you kill a packs member and hang the body from a tree where the pack will see it, they will move on from the area. I haven't field tested it myself though. Good luck!

 

[Percheron chick]

I have a GPxlab pound puppy (now 4) that is the best coyote dog I've ever had. I specifically wanted a GP or a GPX to keep coyotes away. He's independent and likes to stay out at night. He is also great with the chickens.

 

[redstar14]

17hmr is a great lowcost predator rifle

 

[joan1708]

I've heard of coyotes enticing dogs to chase them and then the coyote pack kills the dog. Maybe GP's are too smart for that. I think I would want more than 1 dog outside at night with a lot of coyotes around. Do you think an electric fence would keep your chickens safer during the day?

 

[4 the Birds]

Your free range area should for sure have a perimeter fence. A good dog or dogs will be your best option to keep away coyotes. We have many coyotes in our area and hear them all the time at night but they dare not get onto our property. The right dog will watch over your property and leave its scent markings to signal coyotes to stay away (we have a dog pack of 7 dogs). You have every right to pick off coyotes with your rifle if they are a threat or until you find a good guard dog.

 

[petrel]

If they are brazen enough to be seen within 40 yards, skip the rifle and use a shotgun and #4 or OO buckshot. You don't have to be an expert marksman and, at that range, if there are more than one you might get them both. The shotgun round will not carry as far as the rifle will, so there is a bit of added safety. As mentioned earlier, rabbit in distress is the go to predator call.

It may just be easier to run an ad or ask your local game warden if he or she knows a reputable predator hunter. Find one that can give you a couple references. Most are always looking for new hunting spots. You would be amazed at how a good predator hunter can stack up those coyotes. A good predator hunter will also have you sign permission form for him or her. Be sure the form covers when they can and cannot come onto your property, that they cannot convey the hunting right to another party, that you assume no liability for them, and that the permit expires within a fixed period of time. Be sure to get their cellular phone number and get a description of the vehicles they will use.

I used to hunt predators and varmints for fun, but no longer have the time. I use professional predator/varmint hunters and trappers on my hunting land. They are extremely effective, professional, leave no sign they were there, and don't cost a dime! Once you establish a relationship with them, they are usually happy to come back anytime.

 

[houseofknauss]

holy crap.......I don't know what else to say---if your seeing coyotes in the middle of the day--time to call the game warden--around here if you see them in the middle of the day --its one of 2 things---(she) is hunting for her pups---or either male or female is sick/rabid. during the approx. time we know that there is a possibility of pups, we don't bother them unless they bother us. I had a roo one morning that stood off a coyote--he was between the coyote and the hens who were are frozen in place(roo was a barred rock mix who stood a little over 2 foot high) you don't realize how big a rooster can make himself look when he is puffed out. needless to say--I let out the crackin' (misty, the german shepard) the coyote decided to be a tree and leave and that was the end of that.

 

[brandon170]

Find a good trapper in your area and pay him to get rid of the problem coyotes

 

[XtremeRooster]

It would really depend on the location of the target, backstop, and beyond. Close range I would use a shotgun. Medium to long range well too many calibers too little time

, if there was no potential danger behind the target I would use my .223 for long range or .22 magnum for medium range. 308 would also be an excellent choice for med to long range providing backstop is clear. 30-30 would be another excellent cartridge for med range, that single cartridge has probably killed more game in North America than any other.

It really is a matter of personal prefrence and location, location, location. Do NO harm beyond target................................

 

[Rotorranch]

I agree with the posters recommending the shotgun over the rifle, especially if you aren't an experienced shooter. Less likely to create collateral damage downrange with the shotgun, and more likely to produce a kill at short ranges.

We had a problem with dog packs around here... they killed a couple of my goats, and a few chickens. The dogs are no longer a problem.

When I'm out on the property, I usually have a sidearm on me as well. In fact, I carry most of the time I'm awake!

So far, I've not seen a coyote here, but I know they are a problem where I live. If I do see one, it probably won't be a problem anymore.

Rotor