How can I protect my livestock from coyotes?

Technical information provided by the professional wildlife and/or agricultural communities is widely available, and when implemented can reduce the site-specific vulnerability of livestock to coyote depredations. Pet depredation can generally be mitigated by eliminating outdoor feeding of pets, keeping pets leashed, and accompanying pets outside.

Is there a hunting season for a coyote?

Specifically, these amendments allow for the incidental take of coyotes while a hunter is legally pursuing other game species, as well as a year round harvest season by predator calling. The amendments further authorized DNR to establish a trapping season for coyotes with harvest regulations determined by DNR.

How are Coyotes related to the red fox?

Culturally and ecologically significant species, including red fox, have been known to decline dramatically or be pushed into less favorable habitats in response to increasing coyote populations. Eastern coyote and red fox share many common habitat requirements and occupy overlapping niches.

Why are there so many coyotes in Maryland?

Through time, the larger and more resilient coyote is able to out-compete and displace resident red fox populations. As a result, red fox are typically delegated to existence in small areas devoid of individual coyote home ranges – often pushing the red fox into closer proximity to people.

Can a coyote be taken on private property?

Coyote may be taken on private property by a property owner or designee all year if they are doing or about to do damage on private property – a license or written permit is not needed. Note: The use of .269 caliber or smaller for the take of coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and opossums at night is permitted.

How are coyotes hunted in the United States?

They are hunted to control their damage to livestock and poultry and for their fur pelts. Coyotes can hunt alone or with other Coyotes. When hunting rodents alone they will creep up on its prey, freeze like a pointer, and then pounce with all 4 feet. Coyotes run with their tail down at a 45-degree angle.

What should I do to keep Coyotes out of my yard?

Clear brush and weeds from around property. This deprives the coyote’s prey (small mammals and birds) of the 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.

When is the last day to hunt coyotes in Kentucky?

Coyotes can be hunted year-round, day or night, but can only be hunted using lights or night vision equipment from Dec. 1, 2020 – May 31, 2021. A night hunter may use a rifle of 6.5 mm or smaller on private land from Dec. 1 – March 31.