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Yeah they are bad in some parts of New york. I'm lucky we don't have them on Long Island ...yet. They say all it is going to take is for a couple to come over one ofthe bridges at night or across the frozen LI sound to get a population started.
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Samuel Adams Posts: 963 | From: Long Island, NY | Registered: Mar 2005
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Skipper, If that was me I would have left the carcass and killed every last one of those SOB'S! With the bow of course! STIFFROD
Posts: 6895 | From: pequannock n.j. | Registered: Apr 2005
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Michigan `yotes have evolved to the point where they now boil the bones, add some carrots and potatoes, a little celery, some seasonings...
If they had thumbs, they could make biscuits, but they can`t hold the spoon to stir the flour mix.
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It is a major problem within NYS. As Jeff said, they're not yet on LI, but being that they've been into Manhattan, and the Bronx, soon, they'll get their EZ Pass and cross the bridges. They should be hunted all year, not just part of the year. There are several large packs in my area that compete in howling contests, amusing, but scary at the same time. My cousin was bitten on his pants leg while having a smoke in a chair outside the kitchen door!!!! No fear, and with the bredding of wild dogs, some top 70 pounds. Recover your deer, then post over the baitpile and decrease the population.
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I really feel that coyotes have more of an effect on deer populations than many realize. As an example: I grew up in Iroquois county Illinois. This county has much of the most fertile ground in the world. Before the coyotes really took hold here, it was not uncommon to see does with triplets as a result of the fertile conditions. I mean you would see it all the time! The last time I have seen a doe with triplets here since the coyotes really got ahold was back in the late 90's. Also, I firmly believe that coyotes DO sometimes hunt in packs, and when the snow is deep they will be able to take even adult deer.
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I agree that coyotes have a heavy impact on deer as well as other wildlife. They should be heavily hunted yand/or trapped year round. To me, they are very much out of control. Sure, they have to eat too, but they are eating far too well in many areas. I believe they are the major reason I am not seeing near as many fawns as in past years and wopuld never pass up a shot at one, even if I am only throwing spitballs.
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I hit a muley about liver in OR one evening and backed off. Early the next morning I went back and it looked like a quail flush. Must have put out 7-8 coyotes out of the brush patch. Only thing left on the bones was a bit of one front shoulder and the upper neck..
Was a tv show the other day in which a guy arrowed a buck. It ran out into the field and started staggering. Two coyotes took off after it and never left until the guys left their blind and scared them off.
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