Eastern Coyote Institute:

Coyote Questions Answered

Project Coyote
Project Coyote promotes educated coexistence between people and coyotes by championing progressive management policies and fostering respect for and understanding of America's native wild "song dog." Eastern Coyote Institute is not affilitated in any way with Project Coyote.
What Can You Do Right Now to Stop this Abuse?
Many people are asking the Eastern Coyote Institute how they can stop the sadistic abuse of our wildlife. Here is how: Write to the people below and tell them you want hunting coyotes with dogs in New York stopped, bag limits imposed on fox, coyote and crows and relaying dogs chasing coyotes stopped effective immediately. It will just take a few minutes. Write: Assemblyman Robert Sweeney, Chair, Environmental Conservation Committee, NYS Assembly, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver,c/o Dean Fuleihan, NYS Assembly, State Capitol Bldg. Albany , NY 12248 Terri Kleinman and David Lenahan, NYS Assembly Program an d Counsel, room 520, State Capitol Bldg. AlbanyNY 12248 Senator Antoine Thompson, Chairman, Senate Env. Cons. Committee, NYS Senate, LOB, Albany NY 12247 Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, NYS Senate, LOB, Alba. NY 12247 Governor Paterson, c/o Judith Enck, Executive Chamber, State Capitol, Albany NY 12224
Predator Defense Organization
An Important Letter about Coyotes from Robert Crabtree
This letter by one of the leading coyote biologists in the world explains why killing coyotes does not control their population
Is Man Supposed to Control Predator Populations?
No. Man has really screwed up a lot of balances in ecosystems! A predators role is to control prey populations, and that is important so that prey don't over graze land and destroy their own food sources. Predators aren't supposed to control other predators, Nature doesn't work that way. Man has quite an ego and has misunderstood and abused his of "dominion over animals" . No doubt, his "dominion over animals" should be taken away.
Did Biologists Release Cougars to Control the Coyote Population?
No. C'Mon, do you really believe this stuff? A little knowledge of cougar and coyote biology as well as Federal Law will answer this one for you. Cougars have no interest in killing coyotes, and in fact are easily treed by any member of the canine species. Any legitimate (the key word here) cougar sightings are no doubt the occasional released exotic pet.
Were Coyotes deliberately released in the Eastern States?
NO. Some people actually believe that the conservation agencies stocked coyotes in the Eastern states to control the deer population. We already know that coyotes can not control the deer population and there are more deer and turkey than ever, so why would they have to? Coyotes naturally expanded their range, coming into New England through Maine and New York. they have been around isnce at least the early 1920's. Some scientists believe they have been here all along, since remains have been found in certain archeological finds.
Will Coyotes Cause Prey Species to Become Extinct?
NO. A smart predator would NEVER kill all his prey. Coyotes are a smart predator and have never been ersponsible for killing oof a species. Man however, is a different story. Since Man has walked the earth, they have directly caused the extinction and extirpation of millions of species of plants and animals.
Do Coyotes Kill Domestic Cats and Dogs?
Sure. So do cars, diseases, neighbors guns, owls, domestic dogs, poisons, traps, snares and over crowded shelters. If you allow your cats and dogs to roam freely something bad IS going to happen to them. Dogs and Cats kill plenty of wildlife on their own too. It is easy to blame the coyotes when your pet comes up missing, but face the facts here. Keep your animals near you and in the home and they will live a long healthy life.
Do Coyotes Control Deer Populations?
Not according to Deer Biologists. Ken Koerth, noted deer biologist is quoted in Whitetail Magazine as saying that "coyotes normally can't control deer populations on their own". Many deer hunters are disappointed when they return home empty handed and find it easier to blame coyotes than themselves. Ask the home owners in the suburbs if there are not enough deer... Ask the Auto Insurance Agents what they think too...
What are the Coyote Bite and Death Statistics
Did you know that there are only two human deaths attributed to a coyote attack in recorded history? The latest death of a young musician is still being investigated. Compare to the 15 - 20 deaths per year attributed to domestic dog attacks. Coyote bites that require hospitalization are extremely rare and of course, newsworth because of their rarity. Compare this to the roughly 1,000 domestic dog bites per day treated in USA emergency rooms! Coyote attacks are clearly not a realistic threat- but domestic dog attacks ARE. Nearly all coyote attacks can be attributed to humans feeding coyotes, either knowlingly, or through carelessness. Don't feed the coyotes.
Do Coyotes Decrease Turkey Populations?
NO. Disease can wipe out an entire flock of birds. Coyotes prey on the slowest, weakest birds. It is these birds that are likely coming down with a virus that could potentially wipe out the entire flock. Studies show that the Wild Turkey Population in New England is larger and stronger than ever - Thanks to coyotes!
Does Killing Coyotes Control Their Population?
FACT: NO! Did you know that when coyotes are killed it stimulates population growth through larger litters, stronger pups and more breeding females in an area? The only thing that controls the population of coyotes is the amount of available prey. Hunting and trapping causes MORE coyotes the following year!

January 02, 2010

The Eastern Coyote Institute receives many interesting e-mails and comments, thank you for your interest! Our site gets over 500 hits a day! While we appreciate the many comments that we receive, please be advised that we can not publish comments that are anonymous, without a real e-mail address, simply do not make sense or are incoherent . While many of your comments are certainly entertaining, please understand that if we choose not to publish them it is often to protect you from embarrassment. Some of you have offered to send us videos- please do submit these videos don't just tease us! We would love to be able to include video footage of coyotes doing what these magnificent predators are meant to do!

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The fact of the matter is, in certain parts of the country, coyote predation of livestock, and family pets is a large problem. I'm talking about coyotes killing dogs, house cats, chickens and calves. Over 50% of all whitetail fawn deaths here in michigan, are caused by coyotes. In my mind, I see none of you do gooders have ever lost a pet to a coyote, and it is my bet,you have never been on a coyote hunt. Learn the facts,and if you think the coyote is in any danger of becoming extinct, you're wrong, they thrive in most parts of the U.S. and canada

Coyote Institute reply: And 50% of all statistics are made up on the spot, Kevin. Thanks for your info!

Posted by: Kevin Hyde | February 09, 2010 at 12:40 PM

I don't understand why these people aren't considered the same as dog fighters. I don't see a difference. It's the same demented mind that derives pleasure from the horrible suffering and death of another living thing. So why is one legal and the other illegal? Because the media hasn't picked it up so people don't know about it. Maybe if you keep sending videos to news programs, eventually one will pick up the story and bring it to the attention of the public. Most people find this kind of thing appalling, so with enough publicity, it would eventually be stopped.

Posted by: Karin | February 01, 2010 at 07:11 PM

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