This 9" x 5" coyote skull was found yesterday within an 1/4 mile of the pups den. I found no other parts with the skull. Another first for me, but I would have to guess it is from an adult. Compare to my 9 month old lab head;
My goal now is to try and learn about the coyote's as I do intend to return for an observation from a distance. Then, once I feel sure they have vacated the den, I will fish around for signs of their kills brought into the den. That is if they are still there!
I am looking and learning to procure and set some snares for another return with different goals for next January. Between trying to take one with my selfbow, I'll have the snares to back me up. Sure would like to have a coyote skin quiver and a complete skull for my desk!
As it transpires, I'll update my findings on such!
Next spring if I find coyote pups, I'll still just walk right on by with the utmost appreciation for the species.
Any input on the skull?
The teeth were not all there, but what was there did not seem to be worn much. Mabye killed by parvo,,, heart worms,,, farmer,,, other yotes,,, but suley it did not starve to death. Too many deer and turkeys!