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Why do people do this to coyotes?

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Because coyotes are often seen as pests in the agricultural community, killing valuable livestock.

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How do I know where the coyotes are located?

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Start by going to legal hunting areas where they have been spotted in the past. Other than that, you have to locate them yourself.

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Can a coyote have rabies?

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Yes, coyotes can carry rabies.

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Will a 150 lb. crossbow kill a coyote?

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Yes, it would.

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Why do coyotes act so vicious?

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They are predators and wild animals. They do what they have to do to survive.

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Can I hunt coyotes with a .50 caliber muzzleloader?

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It depends on your state's regulations. However, a .50 ball should do just fine against a coyote if the bullet is put in the right place.

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Would a coyote be attracted to scent of prey's blood or urine?

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Yes.

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How can I find a coyote if it's been shot?

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When shot, a coyote should usually drop right away. If not, try to pick up and follow the blood trail.

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Do I have to run away from the coyote?

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No. You can either kill it or just stand were you are. Coyotes are scared of people who weigh (or appear to weigh) over 50lb for a single coyote, or over 75lb for a group of them.

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Can I hunt a coyote with a bow?

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It depends on your state and local laws. You need to check your local hunting regulations.

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What type of .22 rounds should I use to be efficiently lethal with one shot?

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Either longs or shorts should do the trick. It shouldn't take much penetration to kill if you hit in the kill areas.

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Will a predator's urine keep coyotes out of my pasture?

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It depends on the urine used. If it is a small enough predator, it may attract coyotes to challenge it.

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Will using a speaker to play distress calls attract coyotes?

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It will help. Depending on the place and the call, the effectiveness may vary.

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What kind of guns do I use to hunt coyotes?

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Any gun will work, but a good gun to use is an AR-15 in 5.56. It's been a popular choice for coyote for years.

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How do I tell the difference between a coyote and a wolf?

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A coyote has pointed ears but a wolf has rounded ears. A wolf has broad face but a coyote has a narrow pointed face. A coyote has a small nose pad but a wolf has a large nose pad; wolves are also larger than coyotes. Wolves tend to live in colder areas but a coyote can live almost anywhere. Also, check out images online to actually see the visual differences.

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Are coyotes mostly nocturnal?

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Coyotes living close to humans tend to be nocturnal but are also active in the early morning and sunset. But in areas with little to no humans, they hunt during the day.

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A coyote killed my small pet dog in my back yard. I want to attract the coyote(s) back and use my 410 shotgun to eliminate it ASAP. I have a very large back yard. Any suggestions?

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Attempting to attract a coyote that killed your dog could pose a danger to you and your family. It's best to deter coyotes with other methods such as motion-activated water sprayers. Supervise any other pets you may have when they're outside in order to prevent this from happening again.

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