Nuisance Coyotes in Southern States
Friday, March 9th, 2007There appears to be a growing coyote problem in several southern states.
Coyotes Infest Red Bank Neighborhoods
WDEF News 12 - Chattanooga,TN,USA
Some Red Bank residents have started trapping coyotes in hopes to reduce infestations in their neighborhoods. Doctor John Farr wants to get rid of a pack of …
Coyote population growing in North Carolina
Durham Herald Sun, NC - RALEIGH, NC
Coyotes are showing up all over North Carolina, and some farmers are arming themselves to keep them from attacking their livestock. …
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Many folks do not realize that their pets are disappearing in the jaws of a coyote. Those who understand they have a coyote problem may not know that they can be safely trapped or who they can call. City police and dog catchers are not prepared to deal with the problem.
With prime southern coyote fur going for a $20 bill, that isn’t near enough pay for the effort and risk of trapping these problem coyotes near neighborhoods. Nuisance wildlife control operators can do the job but who’s going to pay the bill? One homeowner shouldn’t have to pay for something that benefits an entire neighborhood.
City officials and neighborhood associations need to face this problem soon. To the states that have banned trapping with footholds: What are you gonna do?
So, coyote trappers, do your part and whack those coyotes out in the wilderness areas and farms. Make some room so that a city coyote can move to the country!