Re: Best coyote calls, bait?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HateCA</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HateCA</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Saw one in broad daylight the other day. Could that mean it's rabid? I have shot a skunk and a 'coon in recent years caught out during broad daylight acting erratically and aggressively. Shame on me for not checking my local ordinances and hunting regs before I dispatched them! </div></div>
No it does not mean they are rabid. It just means you saw a coyote in the daytime.
Protecting ones family from a rabid animal is fine if the animal is a threat or rabid, but it also means contacting the proper authorities letting them know what has occurred. Especially if shooting or hunting is prohibited inside the city limits.
You’re not going to pop a bad guy and then not call the authorities about what just happened are you?
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Oh, gosh, Heavens to Betsy, no!!!
Of course, we all know that every aspect of life is oh so much better when you summon the gubment to get involved. They always straighten everything out and make things better!
You know, over the years I've called the county animal control "authorities" a dozen or more times to set traps, poison, whatever to get rid of these coy dogs before some little kid gets attacked paying in his own back yard, never mind about all the pets that have "mysteriously disappeared." You know what their response was? The sound of one hand clapping. I've never even gotten a single call back...and the 'yotes continue to multiply and get bigger and bolder.
So, my conclusion is that the "authorities" are either totally ineffectual, or they just don't even give a shit.
Are you SURE you "HateCA"?
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Yes I'm sure of who I am.
The deal is you want to “hunt” coyotes in your "yard” (By baiting and or calling). That's all fine and well, and if it's legal and safe have at it. Even then it still might not be a good idea if you are worried about rounds leaving you property. You want to bait coyotes in your yard. That's illegal in some states.
If you or anyone is threatened by a coyote or a two legged animal I'm all for doing what is necessary. But if that comes to gunfire my advice is contact whoever is the responsible agency to let them know that you now have a dead rabid coyote or a dead two legged animal to come and pick up. In some jurisdictions a phone call to the local authorities is required (especially within city limits) when a weapon is discharged when it was unrelated to hunting activities whether it be an accident or intentional.
Try reading the post and comprehending what you were asking and what is being suggested instead of having the three "S" mentality. If that is what someone chooses to do then they may just find themselves in deep shit.
Somehow your post got turned from shooting (hunting) wondering coyotes in your yard to taking out a coyote that was rabid and attacking a loved one. Totally different situation. If that's the case that's not hunting that's protecting and the laws are different.
If someone wishes to violate or circumvent the laws in ones state, county, or city, whether it being hunting or otherwise, then one should be willing to accept the consequences.
So if you're so sure you know it all then way are you coming here asking for advice? Seems to me you already seem to know what you want to do so go do it, why do you need any of use to give you any help or advice?
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Thanks all for the advice and information, especially about the various baits and calls.
I did talk to one of the local authorities I know about my situation: he told me to follow the "Three S" rule.
