How to get rid of a coyote? Help

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Neither animal control or TWRA will help. The coyote is interfering with the pet's use of the yard and it cannot continue. I can give it another day or two tops but the coyote will have to leave or die by Sunday afternoon. Any ideas?
 
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Be careful around those things whatever you do. We had one in the Asheville area in a residential section about three weeks ago that bit 3 different people in one morning. When they finally caught it, they put it down and had a brain tissue sample tested. The damned thing had rabies. I suggest shooting it before something bad happens.
 
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Yeah, I am afraid that is what it will come to but I was hoping for a no-kill method of dealing with it. It just wont leave.
 
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Yeah, I think I agree. Sounds like either a bullet or some "special" hamburger meat are in order.
 
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I thought about the poison option but I don't want to hurt any other animals. Really I do not want to hurt the coyote if I can avoid it. I was really surprised that the animal control people were so quick to pass the buck. I may call them back and try to ID the coyote as a "wild dog" and see if they will agree to show up.
 
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I'm going to call them and get the scoop. My big issue is that if I have to handle this myself I need to do it when I have a little daylight (none of my firearms are equipped with the handy night scopes) which means it must be done Saturday or Sunday. Otherwise, I am going to have another week of walking the dog on the leash, feeding it in the house, and leaving the gate open when I am not at home.
 
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HaHa. That was many years ago with different neighbors in a different town. I am rpetty sure that the people around me now will be cool about this so long as I give them a head's up. We might even form a neighborhood coyote posse.
 
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outside of a live trap (which TWRA should help with) a bullet is about the only recourse , if he's found an abundant food source ie self feeders for dogs, garbage ect he won't "scare" off easily
 
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VH,

My dad used some "subsonic" 22 shells to fix a similar situation a few years back. Not as powerful as a deer rifle, of course, but with a well-placed shot, you might keep from scaring the heck out of your neighbors with a midnight boom.

Not that I'm suggesting that killing it is the best, or only, option. . . but if it comes to it, you might give those a "shot."

P.S. Rabies is REAL and is not something you want to mess around with. Coyotes are known carriers and should be assumed "rabid" until proven otherwise by laboratory testing. If you or anyone else gets bitten, tell your doctor immediately. And, if you do kill the thing, wear protective gear and a mask when disposing of the carcass.
 
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C'mon, what's the problem? You are a hillbilly right? Coyotes have no useful purpose. All they do is create problems for all species involved. 30/30 to the head will solve all creatures problems. Maybe you aren't the only one who is having problems with this dude. Do everybody a favor and put him out of his misery....
 
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I got home during daylight yesterday so I leashed the dog, armed myself and walked the area. We did nt see the coytote but I did find where it dug under the fence. Got that hole filled and put a big rock on it. Hopefully we will not see it again.
 
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Prevention is a key component because coyotes can cause several problems. Coyotes’ behavior varies depending upon its environment. In the wild where they are actively hunted and trapped, coyotes are generally elusive. Near cities or in areas where hunting and trapping is not allowed, coyotes may be aggressive.

In urban settings, they can lose their fear of people and may threaten domestic pets. Although attacks on humans are extremely rare, there have been cases where coyotes have attacked young children. The biggest problem a coyote can cause is the killing of livestock and family pets.

If you live in areas where coyotes have been seen, PROTECT YOUR PETS! Coyotes will attack and kill cats and dogs. Do not allow your pets to roam, especially at night. Make sure your yard is appropriately fenced. Have at least a six-foot fence or better yet, keep your dog in a completely enclosed kennel.

All fences should have some sort of galvanized wire apron buried at least 4 to 6 inches in the ground which extends out from the fence at least 15 to 20 inches. The apron should be securely attached to the bottom of the fence. Coyotes are very adept diggers and prefer to dig under fences rather than jump them.

Do not allow dogs to run with coyotes. Although it appears they are "playing " coyotes can turn on dogs to defend their territory.

Don't leave pet food outside. This invites wildlife into your yard and problems may result.
Keep your garbage in a storage facility or in a tightly sealed container. Clean garbage cans regularly to reduce residual odors by using hot water and chlorine bleach.

Remove the food source!

Also do not try ultrasonic sound emitters, they WILL NOT WORK. Also do not try cage traps because generally they do not work.

Have you tried calling your local agricultural commissioner?
 
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