It's that time again....coyotes! Uuugghh.

I hear ya! A few years ago, a trapper took 17 off my property in one month! It's like a coyote super highway

 

That's what my Ruger is for. Coyotes are rare in town though.

 

Last Sunday one got INTO my chain link fenced yard, in broad daylight - around 1 pm and took one of my chickens right in front of my two 90lb dogs. I chased him (didn't have a rifle nearby) but he wasn't even afraid of me... very scary... i've put some trailcams where I think it came from, but so far haven't gotten anything.

I've never hunted a coyote, nor had to deal with one, any suggestions are welcome!

 

If they are that brave, they must be very hungry. I would try a large trap, been doing some research since I have a pretty large fox problem right now. Once in the trap, shoot it.

 

I'd feel guilty about shooting something that's in a trap. If I catch one running around though, the rifle comes out for sure.

 

I live in Texas and love coyotes. :< I guess if they were eating my birds I'd love them less, but I don't have a predator problem (so far...6' fence around my yard and the flock is fenced in their own enclosure) so I'd not be upset to see them. I dislike roaming dogs and cats more. Especially dogs. They are more fearless than any wild predator, and they'll decimate your flock, as some folks have mentioned. I have a soft spot for hawks and coyotes (LOL!) I must be the Anti-Chicken Keeper or something.