re: #698 Idle Drifter

.22 magnum is more than enough for coyotes. Though local laws are always a consideration. I hear coyotes around the house here in Ohio in large packs yipping at night. Haven’t seen any though and they’re not threatening anyone. They within city limits so I do wonder if they’re coyote dogs.

Well technically the law says you have to get approval to shoot them here but since it’s rural farm country it has it’s own DADT sort of unofficial policy.
Coyote livestock kills claims have gone up 300% in the last few years so it’s becoming a major issue in the area.

Part of the problem is some have some wolf genetics (coywolves) as well as some possible domestic dog genes (coydogs) so their behavior is less predictable. Plus they’re just generally getting more bold and used to being around humans. Last summer one came right into the yard, in the middle of the day and snatched up a chicken while I was standing about 40ft away from it.