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 02-19-2009, 05:52 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 58 |  Coyote Problem
To make a long story short, Greenwood Village (a suburb of Denver) Colorado is having a coyote problem. There have been several attacks on dogs and recently, one on a 14 year old boy. Greenwood Village's answer to this was to hire a government contracted exterminator to shoot the buggers. Now, Greenwood Village is not a rural farm town, it is a highly populated city very close to an interstate freeway. On my way home from work last night i actually saw the "exterminator". He was sitting in the back of his truck looking through some binoculars examining a neighborhood park where kids were playing. WTF? How is this even remotely safe? Who knows what this guys training or background is? Aren't there better and safer ways to rid coyotes?
Now, i'm not trying to say this guy is completely incompetent or irresponsible but I tend to lean toward the safe side, and we all know the range of a "high powered" rifle (it appeared to be a short action, maybe .22-250, .243, etc...). One ill-placed shot and this could be baaad news...
What do you fine gentlemen think about this? __________________
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| 02-19-2009, 05:57 PM | #2 | Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: everywhere Posts: 9,640 |
I think you should consider sandbags. You're right, this isn't safe if he HITS the coyote, let alone misses. | |
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| 02-19-2009, 06:03 PM | #3 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
I would agree completely. This is not really a safe option in an urban environment if he is using only a rifle.
Having said that, the guys that do this are usually pretty damn good at their job, and I would imagine, he is also employing traps. They don't just get Joe Six Pack to handle the problem, and they are insured up the wazzu by the State that employs them should something occur. Granted, not much in the way of compensation if your kid was to get hit by a stray round.
Now, for you personally, I have HEARD that some fresh meat, soaked in anti-freeze works wonders for problems like this... 
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| 02-19-2009, 06:13 PM | #4 | Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas, by God!! Posts: 5,491 |
Cotton Defoliant and Vienna Sausages. Farmers around here call it "two step" because that is about how far the Coyote will get after taking a bite.
You must use heavy rubber gloves and a very good respirator so you can continue beyond two steps. | |
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| 02-19-2009, 06:17 PM | #5 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
*makes mental note*
Thanks Robo - That is very interesting information to have...
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Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-19-2009, 06:20 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West of Louisville KY, Indiana Posts: 1,260 |
If it was me I'd find some way to trap them before I went about discharging a high-powered rifle in a public park. Even if he hits a yote, a .243 round will probably not stop and I'm afraid a 10 year old getting hit will riding his bike will only provide the anti-gun group with ammunition. I agree this is gonna turn out bad. __________________
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| 02-19-2009, 06:22 PM | #7 | Kewl effect Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio, Ohio Posts: 10,953 |
There are many ways to poison the coyotes. If you do this, do not let the City or State know. I am sure there are laws governing this activity. What will 'off' the coyote, will also do-in cats, dogs, 'coons, etc. __________________ From C3Shooter:
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| 02-19-2009, 06:35 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West of Louisville KY, Indiana Posts: 1,260 |
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Originally Posted by skullcrusher
There are many ways to poison the coyotes. If you do this, do not let the City or State know. I am sure there are laws governing this activity. What will 'off' the coyote, will also do-in cats, dogs, 'coons, etc.
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Anti-freeze will do it, but like you said, it will also kill neighboorhood pets as well. Of course my local gunstore sells wire coyote snares for like 2 bucks a peice. Problem with them is you have to know where they travel and place them in a position where the yotes head gets in the loop. I've placed them on a fence line where the yotes squeeze through under the fence. __________________
Century Arms AR-15A2, 5.56
1946 Mosin-Nagant M44, 7.62x54R
1978 YUGO SKS, 7.62x39
NEF Protector Pump, 12 gauge
Savage Model 64, .22LR
NEF Pardner Tracker II, 12 gauge
Rock Island Armory 1911A1, .45 ACP
Remington 870 'Express Magnum' 12 gauge
Bersa Thunder .380 | |
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| 02-19-2009, 06:38 PM | #9 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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What will 'off' the coyote, will also do-in cats, dogs, 'coons, etc.
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Yeah, that is a problem, but I don't really consider cats in that high of regard, so it's really not a concern of mine. I know, I'm an A-hole dog owner.... plus I am allergic to cats...
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Originally Posted by doctherock
Dillinger didn't have to let me try Cammenga Mags before I bought them; but he is a man of great character & a man who's word to me now is a good as gold. If he recommends it I know its good stuff.
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| 02-19-2009, 07:04 PM | #10 | Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,754 |
Personally I’d be more afraid of poison or traps then I would be of a professional hunter with a rifle. The coyote can easily be baited with a little food to stand in an area where there is a clear shot with a safe backstop. At least with a bullet there is a person to make sure what animal is getting killed.
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