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The reason i'm posting this article link is because of the advice handed out at the end regarding how to chase off a coyote...
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=66996
It tells us: "Generally coyotes are shy and will run as soon as they see or smell a human. In the unusual event that a coyote seems unafraid or even bold, chase it off by waiving your hands over your head, to appear as large as possible, and yelling in a deep voice. If need be, throw sticks or rocks. Most animals will be easily frightened off. "
I'm sure that will raise a ruckous here.
I'm sure that will raise a ruckous here.
Why a ruckus? That's the same way I have successfully dealt with an aggressive dog on the AT.
Shutterbug
10-16-2006, 12:56
The reason i'm posting this article link is because of the advice handed out at the end regarding how to chase off a coyote...
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=66996
It tells us: "Generally coyotes are shy and will run as soon as they see or smell a human. In the unusual event that a coyote seems unafraid or even bold, chase it off by waiving your hands over your head, to appear as large as possible, and yelling in a deep voice. If need be, throw sticks or rocks. Most animals will be easily frightened off. "
I'm sure that will raise a ruckous here.
Waving your hands and throwing sticks may be good advice in Maryland. Out here in Washington, the coyotes have become more aggressive than that. In some areas around Seattle, they have become so aggressive that stronger methods have become necessary.
As bold as the coyotes have become, the coons are even worse. They seem to be invading neighborhoods everywhere around Seattle. They have lost their fear of humans.
Both coyotes and coons usually feed at night, but more and more seem to be out during the daylight hours. I don't know if we are seeing more during the day because there are more of them or because they are changing their feeding habits. Which ever it may be, it isn't uncommon to see either of them during the day.
Here is a link to a story with pictures about the Racoons attacking Washington: http://www.freakingnews.com/Raccoons-Attack-Washington_Photoshop_Pictures__1125.asp
icemanat95
10-16-2006, 13:27
The reason i'm posting this article link is because of the advice handed out at the end regarding how to chase off a coyote...
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/usworld/news-article.aspx?storyid=66996
It tells us: "Generally coyotes are shy and will run as soon as they see or smell a human. In the unusual event that a coyote seems unafraid or even bold, chase it off by waiving your hands over your head, to appear as large as possible, and yelling in a deep voice. If need be, throw sticks or rocks. Most animals will be easily frightened off. "
I'm sure that will raise a ruckous here.
The coyotes are getting pretty unafriad up here as well. I had one in my backyard about a month ago in broad daylight with people around. I did drive it off, but I tend to go armed in my woods these days. I don't want coyotes getting comfortable in my woods.