[dudley]

What do you know about eastern coyotes ?
The reason that I ask is that at our camp the other night a pack was howling just a short distance out from the campfire, and later that night, ran by just across the brook from my tent site
Normally I don't use a tent and either sleep "out" or just under a tarp so I'm thinking that sleeping out in the open like that might not be such a good idea.
I know that the modern eastern coyote is larger than it's western cousin and is said to have bred with the Canadian gray wolf. Whether or not that has made them more aggressive or dangerous is what I've got on my mind

[Andrew]

I hear they can get a little Wile-e

[Andrew]

Just be careful, they can also get a little ugly...

[Ben Smith]

Out in western Maine we mostly had Coy-dogs rather than coyotes (identifiable as having a howl and bark that sounds much more dog like). The few times I've come across a coyote it usually will immediately dash away, much like a black bear but even more so. I imagine as long as you make you presence clear and don't startle anyone, they'll be more than happy to stay far away from you.

[dudley]

I've had at least 4 up-close and personal experiences with coyotes
Only one ran.
Once while fishing, a pair circled around (howling ) and went on their way.
Also while fishing, I turned around to see one about to steal our lunch out of the canoe. When I chased after it, it moved off up the bank and sat there watching.
Another time when I was stocking trout for the state, I had one advance toward me growling. We went back later and found a den.
I don't think that they're all that timid.

[Mewalkinwoods]

This months National Geographic has an article on Eastern Coyotes this month. Haven't read it yet, but I will tonight.

Ever thought of a air horn? I never carry one, but I think they like the way you smell.LOL

[Mewalkinwoods]

Mewalkinwoods, on 21 Jul 2010 - 03:40 PM, said:

This months National Geographic has an article on Eastern Coyotes this month. Haven't read it yet, but I will tonight.

Ever thought of a air horn? I never carry one, but I think they like the way you smell.LOL

Aug 10, 2010
National Geographic Issue "New Beast in the East"

According to the article, some western Coyotes pushed into the Great Lakes in the 1920's and mated with Easter Wolves.This Hybrid is more Coyote than Wolf. The street smarts of a Coyote and the hunting ability of the Wolf.

They claim to generally avoid humans like most wildlife. They will prey on pets and livestock.

[dudley]

Mewalkinwoods, on 22 Jul 2010 - 10:09 PM, said:

They claim to generally avoid humans like most wildlife. They will prey on pets and livestock.

That helps, thanks
still, I think I'll start sleeping in a tent instead of out under the stars

[Mewalkinwoods]

dudley, on 23 Jul 2010 - 08:03 AM, said:

Mewalkinwoods, on 22 Jul 2010 - 10:09 PM, said:

They claim to generally avoid humans like most wildlife. They will prey on pets and livestock.

That helps, thanks
still, I think I'll start sleeping in a tent instead of out under the stars

Maybe it's worth the extra couple of pounds.

[dudley]

While looking for information on something totally unrelated, I came across a page about Canadian folk singer Taylor Mitchell who just last year became the first adult in North America ever to be killed by coyotes.
The funny thing is that this happened on the Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia. A trail that I've hiked !!
I had my own experience on that trail when I was charged by a full sized bull moose that I failed to see until I was only a few yards away

[Mewalkinwoods]

dudley, on 28 Jul 2010 - 05:30 PM, said:

While looking for information on something totally unrelated, I came across a page about Canadian folk singer Taylor Mitchell who just last year became the first adult in North America ever to be killed by coyotes.
The funny thing is that this happened on the Skyline Trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia. A trail that I've hiked !!
I had my own experience on that trail when I was charged by a full sized bull moose that I failed to see until I was only a few yards away

I did some research in that area of Nova Scotia. I must have been so beautiful. True back country.

Aminals love you Huh?

[RichNH]

I'm not a wildlife biologist or an animal behaviorist by any means but it stands to reason that for animals that travel in a pack, the behavior of a lone animal is going to be different than the behavior of a pack. Where a single animal would not be dangerous, a pack would be. This applies to people too.

In addition to that, the behavior of a single animal infected with rabies or some other illness can not in any way be predicted.

It always pays to be cautious.

Rich

[RollingButterfly]

Ive encountered a few coyotes but all of them ran away and seem scared. I still wouldn't get to close but as long as they know that you are there they should leave you alone.

[dudley]

There were a pair of attacks in Rye, New York Labor day weekend.
http://www.google.co...z5OVzAD9I2FQ8O0

[3/4 time]

We had two coyotes try to get over a gate on our deck to get to our small dog. I heard all the dog’s barking and stepped out on the deck. One coyote bolted, the other gave me a hard stare and slowly trotted away while glancing back the whole time.