Coyotes in a Residential Neighborhood

nighthawk80 · 01-30-2008, 12:38 PM

Ok, not sure if this is the right area, but I'll try it anyways.
The problem is, a lady my wife works for live in a suburb of a city (Indianapois). Its a big residential neighborhood. Well She's been seeing a couple of coyotes running through her yard the last several weeks. She lets her dog outside (not a fenced in yard, very obedient dog), but nows shes afraid to. She has called the local DNR and Animal control, but neither are doing anything about it. She doesn't want them hurt if possible(She's a big animal lover). So my wife has been asking me what to do. Thats why I'm turning to the pros!!! or atleast you guys

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Any suggestions on getting rid of the coyotes?
Oh I know what probably needs done, I was just looking for alternative ideas.

Thanks in advance for your help.

samuel · 01-30-2008, 12:47 PM

Get the camcorder out and take pictures of them and post them on here.Move the people back into the city.Get a permit and livetrap them. sam.

ezearln · 01-30-2008, 12:56 PM

Coyotes are sly and vicious predators and will attack anything they think they can kill, she should install at the very least motion detection lighting as bright as possible in her back yard and or consider installing an automatic sprinkler system linked to a motion dectector. Make sure the coyotes have nowhere they can lie in ambush as well if possible. Animal lover or not she should have a firearm handy in case she herself is attacked (it's happened repeatedly already even in the suburbs of Los Angeles!) if she doesn't wanna kill them a 20 ga with a load of rock salt will discourage further visits at least by that particular coyote.

LarryO1970 · 01-30-2008, 12:58 PM

IF they get aggressive, try an air gun to "strongly suggest" they leave the area... not to kill them (obviously) but to give them a reason to not come by your house anymore.

IF they go beyond that and go after you or your pets... then, do what is necessary. I am not advocating killing them indiscriminately... just do what is needed to protect yourself and family, which (IMO) includes pets.

Samuel is right on the live trap... BUT just in case, if that is not an option and there is aggression without the availability of a live trap due to timing, etc...

ezearln has a great idea also ...

nighthawk80 · 01-30-2008, 12:58 PM

The funny thing is, I consider were they live a city (Carmel/Fishers Indiana). They haven't had a problem with them untill last month. They have been living there for over 3 years.

I told my wife to tell her coworker to take pics.

We'll see if they do. Supposedly shes calling her HOA to try and enlist some help.
We'll see if it helps.

I don't think is legal to fie a firearm in the city limits, plus the fact they don't have firearms.

Thanks and keep it coming.

lefty o · 01-30-2008, 01:37 PM

about the only way to get rid of a coyote, is to kill it. particualarily one that has become accustomed to life in the suburbs.

Oxford · 01-30-2008, 01:59 PM

The reason for them moving into residential areas might be because their normal food supply is getting sparce. That would mean they're desperate for food and might take on dogs or small humans without hesitation.

Coyotes don't like very high frequency noises. My farm neighbor used to have one as a pet tied to a chain. When the local train was within five miles whistling it would howl continuously because it didn't like that sound. Therefore, as another deterant... find and use some high frequency sound maker that is beyond human's ability to hear.

But...the most practical method is to shoot the damned predator with a shotgun preferably.

Cyrano · 01-30-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxford

Coyotes don't like very high frequency noises. . Therefore, as another deterrent, find and use some high frequency sound maker that is beyond human's ability to hear.

Do you think one of those ultrasonic bug-repellers that don't really repel bugs might emit in a range the coyotes don't like? Perhaps put three or four of them around the yard, each slightly detuned, to get a harmonic going?

ArkansasHunter · 01-30-2008, 03:01 PM

Do her neighbors share her concern ? If so they should have a meeting A.S.A.P.
Spring and Summer are approaching and it's possible these Coyotes could come down with rabies.

My concern is young children being attacked so please tell your wife's employer to have a meeting with the neighbors and get this issue resolved quickly, even if it means putting out bait to posion the Coyotes.

Sadly posioning has been used in my county. But you got to do what you got to do.
A.H

300RUM · 01-30-2008, 09:41 PM

nighthawk80 · 01-31-2008, 08:00 AM

The lady my wife works with is calling all the neighbors she know to let them know, plus is calling her HOA. She left a message for the county CO also.
Here is the picture of the coyotes off her back porch.

Momoney567 · 01-31-2008, 08:07 AM

Time for some yote' steak

webs · 01-31-2008, 08:46 AM

A coyote that has lost fear of the city and man is a problem that is hard to deal with, short of shooting or trapping and killing it.You mentioned that is not an option.How about an electrical perimeter device or fence?Just a thought.

Shaun · 01-31-2008, 09:47 AM

if you can shoot in a dowward angle a box is a great solution

Earl Easter · 01-31-2008, 09:56 AM

Get an old radio with a outdoor extension cord and place it a few feet from the entrance of the yotes. DoN'T LAUGH Im serious. Turn it on one of those ther talk radio stations
24 hrs. a day. And make sure its not to loud so the folks next door don't complain. It works for the farmers around here for the deer the birds and just about anything else that come to taste their crops. That their comes with a guarantee to work.

Old Timer2 · 01-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Maybe the authorities are trying to convince the sheeples the coyotes do not really exist, but only in their minds? That was the attitude our local Game & Fish people took in N. Central Arkansas a few years ago, about the black bears. After several pics were published in the local rag, they did sit up and take notice, and realized the residents are not as dumb/ignorant as they'd like them to be.

killer · 01-31-2008, 10:16 AM

They will eat her dogs/cats and or others pets if they haven't already in the neighborhood.

Live trap would be expensive and coyote are very smart. One slip up and you've wasted your money on the trap, they will not go near it again. I like the electronic high pitched squeal though. probably a cheap route but all the dogs in the neighborhood going to be driven nuts too I'd think.

They're finding something to eat in the neighborhood. Perhaps another animal lover is feeding them? Their traveling in pairs this time of year because of breeding time. You probably got a newly wed couple there and will have pups come spring.

Find out who the heck if feeding them. Watch your pets when outdoors.

squirrel_buster · 01-31-2008, 04:02 PM

well if you shoot them with .22 ratshot or the rubber pellet shotgun shells it will leave a bad impression and they probably wont come back

forestgleaner · 02-09-2008, 07:13 PM

How about the simple answer, get a bigger, meaner dog. Coyotes don't like to play against the odds. Maybe there is even a group that runs site hounds or something similar in your area. Though traffic is a concern if the hounds are left run. A lady once called me on a Tuesday to come take care of a coyote problem on a tuesday. I told her I couldn't make it till thursday, she called back on Wens. and said don't bother coming to take care of the coyotes any more, they ate her cockerspaniel, and that was her only pet.

wirenut2266 · 02-09-2008, 07:22 PM

Night: Yes, if they are in the city limits, and not to skiddish, i'd be careful. A buddy of mine works with DNR, In one den they found over 30 deer carcesses, and about 12 small dog/cat skulls. This over a year he thought! Pending your area, .22 caliber sub-sonic ammo will get the job done, in a hurry! Now I'm not sayin break the, but my family, pets come first! Shoot straight, shoot often!!!

01-30-2008, 12:38 PM	#1
nighthawk80 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just south of Central Indiana Posts: 280	Coyotes in a Residential Neighborhood Ok, not sure if this is the right area, but I'll try it anyways. The problem is, a lady my wife works for live in a suburb of a city (Indianapois). Its a big residential neighborhood. Well She's been seeing a couple of coyotes running through her yard the last several weeks. She lets her dog outside (not a fenced in yard, very obedient dog), but nows shes afraid to. She has called the local DNR and Animal control, but neither are doing anything about it. She doesn't want them hurt if possible(She's a big animal lover). So my wife has been asking me what to do. Thats why I'm turning to the pros!!! or atleast you guys. Any suggestions on getting rid of the coyotes? Oh I know what probably needs done, I was just looking for alternative ideas. Thanks in advance for your help.

01-30-2008, 12:56 PM	#3
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,125	Coyotes are sly and vicious predators and will attack anything they think they can kill, she should install at the very least motion detection lighting as bright as possible in her back yard and or consider installing an automatic sprinkler system linked to a motion dectector. Make sure the coyotes have nowhere they can lie in ambush as well if possible. Animal lover or not she should have a firearm handy in case she herself is attacked (it's happened repeatedly already even in the suburbs of Los Angeles!) if she doesn't wanna kill them a 20 ga with a load of rock salt will discourage further visits at least by that particular coyote. __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

01-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#5
nighthawk80 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just south of Central Indiana Posts: 280	The funny thing is, I consider were they live a city (Carmel/Fishers Indiana). They haven't had a problem with them untill last month. They have been living there for over 3 years. I told my wife to tell her coworker to take pics. We'll see if they do. Supposedly shes calling her HOA to try and enlist some help. We'll see if it helps. I don't think is legal to fie a firearm in the city limits, plus the fact they don't have firearms. Thanks and keep it coming. Last edited by nighthawk80; 01-30-2008 at 01:01 PM.

01-30-2008, 01:59 PM	#7
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,669 Blog Entries: 4	The reason for them moving into residential areas might be because their normal food supply is getting sparce. That would mean they're desperate for food and might take on dogs or small humans without hesitation. Coyotes don't like very high frequency noises. My farm neighbor used to have one as a pet tied to a chain. When the local train was within five miles whistling it would howl continuously because it didn't like that sound. Therefore, as another deterant... find and use some high frequency sound maker that is beyond human's ability to hear. But...the most practical method is to shoot the damned predator with a shotgun preferably. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

01-30-2008, 09:41 PM	#10
300RUM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KY. (like the jelly) Posts: 62	__________________ Not so funny meow is it?

01-30-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,497	Get the camcorder out and take pictures of them and post them on here.Move the people back into the city.Get a permit and livetrap them. sam.

01-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#4
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 1,435	IF they get aggressive, try an air gun to "strongly suggest" they leave the area... not to kill them (obviously) but to give them a reason to not come by your house anymore. IF they go beyond that and go after you or your pets... then, do what is necessary. I am not advocating killing them indiscriminately... just do what is needed to protect yourself and family, which (IMO) includes pets. Samuel is right on the live trap... BUT just in case, if that is not an option and there is aggression without the availability of a live trap due to timing, etc... ezearln has a great idea also ...

01-30-2008, 01:37 PM	#6
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,240	about the only way to get rid of a coyote, is to kill it. particualarily one that has become accustomed to life in the suburbs.

01-30-2008, 03:01 PM	#9
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,699	Do her neighbors share her concern ? If so they should have a meeting A.S.A.P. Spring and Summer are approaching and it's possible these Coyotes could come down with rabies. My concern is young children being attacked so please tell your wife's employer to have a meeting with the neighbors and get this issue resolved quickly, even if it means putting out bait to posion the Coyotes. Sadly posioning has been used in my county. But you got to do what you got to do. A.H

01-31-2008, 08:00 AM	#11
nighthawk80 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just south of Central Indiana Posts: 280	The lady my wife works with is calling all the neighbors she know to let them know, plus is calling her HOA. She left a message for the county CO also. Here is the picture of the coyotes off her back porch.

01-31-2008, 08:07 AM	#12
Momoney567 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern tube Louisiana Posts: 188	Time for some yote' steak __________________ Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword never found automatic weapons.

01-31-2008, 08:46 AM	#13
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 190 Images: 3	A coyote that has lost fear of the city and man is a problem that is hard to deal with, short of shooting or trapping and killing it.You mentioned that is not an option.How about an electrical perimeter device or fence?Just a thought.

01-31-2008, 09:47 AM	#14
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,531 Images: 1	if you can shoot in a dowward angle a box is a great solution __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-31-2008, 09:56 AM	#15
Earl Easter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 351 Images: 20	Get an old radio with a outdoor extension cord and place it a few feet from the entrance of the yotes. DoN'T LAUGH Im serious. Turn it on one of those ther talk radio stations 24 hrs. a day. And make sure its not to loud so the folks next door don't complain. It works for the farmers around here for the deer the birds and just about anything else that come to taste their crops. That their comes with a guarantee to work.

01-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#16
Old Timer2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paradise Posts: 31	Maybe the authorities are trying to convince the sheeples the coyotes do not really exist, but only in their minds? That was the attitude our local Game & Fish people took in N. Central Arkansas a few years ago, about the black bears. After several pics were published in the local rag, they did sit up and take notice, and realized the residents are not as dumb/ignorant as they'd like them to be.

01-31-2008, 10:16 AM	#17
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 659 Images: 2	They will eat her dogs/cats and or others pets if they haven't already in the neighborhood. Live trap would be expensive and coyote are very smart. One slip up and you've wasted your money on the trap, they will not go near it again. I like the electronic high pitched squeal though. probably a cheap route but all the dogs in the neighborhood going to be driven nuts too I'd think. They're finding something to eat in the neighborhood. Perhaps another animal lover is feeding them? Their traveling in pairs this time of year because of breeding time. You probably got a newly wed couple there and will have pups come spring. Find out who the heck if feeding them. Watch your pets when outdoors. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

01-31-2008, 04:02 PM	#18
squirrel_buster Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 24	well if you shoot them with .22 ratshot or the rubber pellet shotgun shells it will leave a bad impression and they probably wont come back

02-09-2008, 07:13 PM	#19
forestgleaner Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 90	How about the simple answer, get a bigger, meaner dog. Coyotes don't like to play against the odds. Maybe there is even a group that runs site hounds or something similar in your area. Though traffic is a concern if the hounds are left run. A lady once called me on a Tuesday to come take care of a coyote problem on a tuesday. I told her I couldn't make it till thursday, she called back on Wens. and said don't bother coming to take care of the coyotes any more, they ate her cockerspaniel, and that was her only pet.

02-09-2008, 07:22 PM	#20
wirenut2266 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Critters.... Night: Yes, if they are in the city limits, and not to skiddish, i'd be careful. A buddy of mine works with DNR, In one den they found over 30 deer carcesses, and about 12 small dog/cat skulls. This over a year he thought! Pending your area, .22 caliber sub-sonic ammo will get the job done, in a hurry! Now I'm not sayin break the, but my family, pets come first! Shoot straight, shoot often!!!

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