Is it illegal to shoot coyotes in Oregon?
I live in eastern Oregon and on my local Classifieds there is an ad stating that local people can get paid for shooting coyotes, it gives a name and a # to call so people can cash in the pelts. Is this even legal to just go out and randomly kill animals? Aren't there laws about shooting within city limits? I am completely disgusted that this is even in my local Classifieds. I am sure there must be animal rights laws that make this kind of ad illegal. I just imagine a bunch of stupid drunk rednecks shooting their guns willy nilly, not even thinking about the damage they could cause.
So I noticed the Coyotes are having a $1.00 Beer, Soda, and Hot Dog special this Saturday?
I'm doing some quick math here: Two round trip tickets from Winnipeg to Phoenix (using West Jet ticket special) - $269.00 Two of the best nosebleed tickets to a Phoenix Coyotes game ($59x2) - $118 Two beers each at the Coyotes game - $4.00 Total cost of the trip: $391 Cab to and from my place to the MTS Centre in Winnipeg: $20 Two of the best nosebleed tickets to a Jets game: $200 Two beers each at the Jets game: $26 Total cost of the game: $246 Difference: $145 Considering it is near impossible to see a damn game here, it is financially reasonable for me to fly down and catch a Coyotes game.
How common is it to find a coyote in Phoenix, AZ?
Well, I saw a coyote walking eastbound down Thomas about three blocks west of Central a couple of years ago. That’s maybe a couple of miles north of downtown. Some people are starting to consider that to be part of downtown.I saw one on a golf course once, too, but that was out in Surprise which is on the edge of the metro area. They are far more common out there. Odds are, I’ve probably seen more than one. I just remember the one because it had one of those plastic rings from a six-pack stuck around its neck, and my playing partner tried to help it before I flat out told him that I was going to dial 911 if he got within twenty feet of it because he was probably going to need an ambulance.Other than that, coyotes are actually quite valuable to have around. They keep the feral cat population in check, and the feral cat population, in turn, keeps the pigeon and mouse population in check. I’m much more afraid of the feral cats, though, than I am of the coyotes. My experience with coyotes is that they tend to take off running when they come into contact with humans. With cats, you can never be certain.
Is it legal to kill coyotes rural Dallas, Texas?
Texas State law allows you to protect your life and the life of others from immediate or emminent risk of death or bodily injury... so if you were being attacked by a coyote (or pitbull, or alligator, or bobcat, etc) then you are legal to shoot it. In your case, cats do not count as people so your are left w/ relying on the municipal statues that govern your area. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Regulations that govern what animals can be taken in Texas states that coyotes can be hunted on private land with any legal firearm, pellet gun, archery equipment, or muzzleloader. It also states that you do not need a hunting license if the coyote is causing depredation (killing animals, damaging property). So there is no Wildlife law that stops you from killing the coyote if it already killed one of your cats, it only states HOW you can kill it. So you will have to research your municipal (city) laws to see if they have penal codes regarding discharging firearms within city limits or noise ordninances. Texas State Law Local Government Code 229.002 restricts municipalities on enacting laws regarding discharging shotguns, air guns, or archery equipment on land 10 acres or more or rimfire and centerfire firearms on tracts 50 acres or more. So if your property was 10 acres or more you could shoot the coyote w/ a shotgun even if you were within the city limits or if you had 50 acres you could shoot it w/ a rifle. If you are in unincorporated land (not annexed by any municipality) then in general Texas law allows you to discharge a firearm on your property as long as the bullet doesn't cross any property lines (the round has to stay on your property). If you are within city limits and on less than 10 acres, you will have to rely on animal control to take care of the problem. That's what you pay taxes for. You could try and trap the coyote, but once you trap it, you have to hand it over to animal control to take away because Texas Wildlife regulations state you cannot transport live coyotes. You can't kill it in the trap because like I said earlier, the Wildlife code restricts how you can kill it.
How do coyotes lure dogs away from their homes?
I live in coyote country and have seen a single coyote playfully approach or casually hang out near a small dog. I am told that coyote packs will send a scout to lure a dog or two back to the pack, where the entire pack then attacks the dog(s) and, of course, eats them. The ‘luring’ part works because either the dog wants to play with its newfound ‘friend,’ or the dog thinks it is chasing the coyote away from its territory. Once the dog is close enough for the attack, the hidden pack of coyotes begin incredibly loud yipping (which conceals the cries of the victim dog) and rip into the poor unsuspecting dog.This, of course, also applies to rabbits, cats, and any other small animal that has the misfortune of getting too close to the coyotes.This is not to say that all coyote sightings are a result of a scout looking for a meal. But I would not take any chances with my pet. If you see a coyote, it is most likely looking for food.
I have played golf in Texas and have seen coyotes on the course. What should I do if a coyote starts to approach or is that very unlikely?
It depends entirely upon the circumstance.A lone coyote may simply be probing — either out of curiosity or the hope of a handout (don’t feed, ever!) or for its pack which you may not see. In this case, you are not in any real danger as lone coyotes, unless rabid, are astronomically unlikely to attack a healthy adult. If it gets aggressive, use your gear as a shield, yell, and swing your clubs to warn it away —- but only if absolutely necessary. You could also purchase and use some sort of spray — bear or dog.A rabid coyote —- and treat any animal that is meandering, disoriented or acting strangely as potentially rabid — is a different story. Use your gear as a shield to avoid the possibility of being mauled and get in your cart and speed off and immediately inform the authorities.If it is a pack in your close vicinity — aggressive or not — get in your cart and leave at once, inform the management, and resume your game only after they have left.Non-rabid coyote attacks upon full-grown adults are astronomically rare, so don’t worry too much. Nevertheless take some precautions. If it is becoming an issue, inform the management of the course of your concerns. Their business is dependent upon customers like yourself and they are unlikely to allow a large coyote presence to harm their business.
Hiking into The Grand Canyon alone or w/ a group?
I am wanting to hike into The Grand Canyon soon. I have asked friends if they want to go and they all basically do not want to. I need some alone time from work, family, step-children, and so on. Being in the Army I am used to "hiking," but when we go to the field for several weeks I am with about 120 people. I have seen online there are outfitter groups that go but they charge anywhere from $995-$2,500 for a 7 day hike. This makes me want to get into this line of work. I have been to The Grand Canyon before and hiked some. I know there are mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and so on. In my "gear" I have bear mace, which shoots 30+ feet, a fog horn that can be heard a mile away, and a flare gun (all of which would make good home protection). I like to hike alone and want to experience more this visit. I also know for every hour you hike down, expect 2-3 hours coming back up, like an inverted mountain is what a park ranger called it. Have any of you hiked it alone or with a group? If so, what did you like or dislike about it? Thank you, Daniel
Is Phoenix a good place to raise children?
I am in the process of raising 3 children in the Phoenix metro area. To be accurate, we are in the Phoenix Metro area. There are 10–15 different individual cities with the Metropolitan area. Obviously there are good and bad areas of any major city.The Phoenix area has seen huge economic growth in the last 30 years. With that growth came industry, entertainment and ample housing.The down side of all the growth is crowded streets. Some cities populations out grow their ability to move people around quickly. Construction projects to widen roads or install new infrastructure (water, sewer, comms) seem to be a continuous spector in this area.The climate is worth mentioning. Winters are mild to say the least. If your looking for snow then Flagstaff and Snowbowl are 4 hours away. Rainy days are rare and seemly becoming rarer. Summer heat is oppressive. Air conditioning is mandatory in vehicles, homes and businesses. It seems like every 3rd or 4th vehicle you see on the roads is a HVAC service truck or van.There are plenty of things to do. If your a golfer, then your in Heaven. Sporting events are plentiful; Cardinals, ASU/U of A football and basketball, Coyotes hockey, Diamondback’s baseball, Suns basketball. If your a shopper there are all kinds of Malls and venues. Every city has a “premier park” built or in the plans.So if you can take a couple of months of heat and you have disposable income then the Phoenix Metro are is a great place to raise children.Last note: Our winters attract lots of retirees from the cold regions of the Mid-west and Canada. We call them “snow-birds”. They bring a lot of money into the Valley but they have a tendency to slow down traffic.