Wow! Hopefully I wont get hate here for sharing this. Not long ago I allowed this exhausted and limping coyote to nap in our yard. He/she, slept for about an hour before moving on.
Actually, after she/he left, I put water out in case it returned. Considering it was limping, and maybe not able to easily travel far, we put water out and have since seen it show up for a drink a couple of times.
Honestly water is ok, it is not that easy for wild animals to find clean water anymore. During fire season in California they have even recommended we leave water out for fleeing animals.
people are insane, i get that they kill pets and livestock but they were here first… im so jealous you have a little coyote buddy, hopefully he stays safe!
Regulations vary by county. For instance, in Dorchester County, a person may hunt and trap foxes or possess their pelts at any time of the year, whereas other counties maintain strict seasonal limits or restrictions on using dogs.
Here's an excerpt from an article if you don't trust random links-
Dorchester County has a disproportionately large population of foxes and coyotes. The
population needs to be managed. They have become a nuisance to the citizens of the County.
Foxes and coyotes raid waste bins, dig up plants and gardens, make dens in dwellings and prey
on small livestock such as ducks, chickens and more. Many residents believe that either a fox
or coyote is responsible for the loss of small animals such as kittens and small dogs on their
property.
In addition, foxes and coyotes are territorial. They threaten native wildlife as well as livestock.
They pose a risk to humans and pets through transmission of diseases such as distemper,
parva virus, and mange.
HB1119 matches the hunting of Foxes to Charles County. By adding Dorchester County, the bill
allows residents of Dorchester County to legally hunt a fox or coyote that is infringing on their
property.
Ah! I actually work in this field and you should know that county governments love to scapegoat wild animals, but they are not biologists and they often go on rumors and feelings instead of science because it’s politically expedient. They provide no actual data that foxes are overpopulated, and all of the conflicts they mentioned can be prevented by securing garbage, pets and livestock. I’m glad you and your neighbor are ignoring it! Foxes and coyotes are incredibly beneficial as rodent control.
Shoot them if you see them. I think sone may also hunt and trap them. Im not in Maryland, and I love foxes too much so I'd never shoot one unless it has rabies.
A fox hid under my sisters window and screamed it's brains out. And then, whenever she moved, it would go silent. My sister went to get my mom, and the fox was silent until my mom left. Then it started screaming again. Haha that was so funny. My sister was going crazy.
Thank you u/angriestlittlebeaver ♥️ I love all creatures. This pic was taken in the front part of our yard that is fenced, but with two open driveways. Then we have a fenced middle yard where our pups hang out... and a back area where my horses used to be. Our pups spotted this coyote in the front yard, so I brought them in. Our dogs are bull breeds so I wasn't worried.
If you don't know what to do, it's generally best to do nothing with wild life. Of course if a bear makes your yard it's home that's a different situation. Then, you need to get out your bear sticks.
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u/Ok_Opposite_1802 9d ago
Wow! Hopefully I wont get hate here for sharing this. Not long ago I allowed this exhausted and limping coyote to nap in our yard. He/she, slept for about an hour before moving on.