Eugarps
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Matthew_B wrote:Eugarps wrote: In light or posts here and the proliferation of the coyote, maybe Canada and the USA should reconsider carry permits.
The article said it was a national park. We can't even get them to allow it in the US parks, no way is it going to happen in Canada.
I agree with your point but also recognize the reality of the political situation.
True enough Matthew_B. I further think that it may be illegal for folks to own handguns in Canada but could stand corrected on that one. Should we have a program in the US to properly train and qualify citizens in the use of firearms and license those so trained to carry them everywhere, including NP trails? It's only a thought. Please don't flame me. 
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There use to be a bounty on them here in my county. I don't know if it's still in effect or not with all the animal rights activist changing things. You use to be able to hunt bear with dogs too, but no longer.
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That's so sad. First I have ever heard of coyotes attacking a human. I've only seen them on the dead run AWAY from you!!!
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That's the only coyote caused death I can recall. Compare that to the number of people killed by dogs.
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Eugarps
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HarmsWay,
Feral (and uncontrolled domestic) dogs are at least and possibly more dangerous because of their size. Imagine a Rottweiler gone wild. It happens. I'd better get that .454 Cassull I've been promising myself!
I have a rancher friend who shoots dogs from neighboring subdivisions that are running on his land and killing lambs and calves.
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teknomad
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Tragic!
They always advise to have a companion when you hike. I always carry a “weapon.” At the very least a walking stick. I know a guy who carries rebar.
We have a lot of coyotes in our region, which is rural/residential. You are not permitted to carry or fire a gun.
We have built our communities on the ancient trails and territories of wild animals. It's bound to happen more and more. I watch my dogs so that they don't become lunch for a pack of coyotes.
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Matthew_B wrote:Eugarps wrote: In light or posts here and the proliferation of the coyote, maybe Canada and the USA should reconsider carry permits.
The article said it was a national park. We can't even get them to allow it in the US parks, no way is it going to happen in Canada.
I agree with your point but also recognize the reality of the political situation.
Haven't you heard about the change in the law, Matthew?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal........9/05/national_parks_gun_law_take_ef.html
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Matthew_B wrote:We have LOTS of coyotes around me, but they're always skittish. I often watch a pack hunting moles, gophers and mice in my or my neighbors fields while having breakfast. They're well within rifle range, but so long as they're not taking stock I figure it's better to have them eating the varmints. We have goats in the field closest to the house, but they always stay farther away than that.
We've lost 2 cats in the past couple of years...almost certainly to coyotes. If I ever have one in my sights it's going to get shot. They may be "natural" animals but their populations are artificially inflated by living off humans' pets, livestock and trash. Besides, our cats catch plenty of mice, voles, moles and gophers.
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Check this print out. Not a coyote. Not a dog. Not a bear.
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Eugarps
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Looks like a wolf track to me but a good sized one. Could be a hind foot. Fortunately, the soil was pretty wet, when the track was made and now it's dry. Lobo is long gone....maybe. 
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