Running and coyotes

Don't say "meep meep"...that attracts them.

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that was awesome!

Run with a buddy... then when you see a coyote, trip them and run faster.

I shoot at them

why shoot at them in their territory lol seems sleazy.

Yeah, because taking your chances and letting them eat your leg off is a better idea.:laugh: I would shoot AT them and if they came close enough, they would have a bullet in their head.

Of course, in our area, rabies is running like wild fire. Everything is atacking anything and everything. So I have become a shoot now, ask questions later type of person.

I've lived around coyotes (and wolves, bears,etc) all of my life. I know of a case of a coyote attacking a small child but I have never known them to attack adults. They do come close out of curiousity though.

I wouldn't dare to say that you shouldn't be cautious, you should, but I think the likelihood of them attacking you is fairly small. Perhaps you could carry bear spray (pepper spray) just in case. Just remember, if you ever need to use it, they have to be almost right on you for it to be effective.

Yes, don't be afraid to go outside; it's wonderful out there, but just always be aware of your surroundings. It always makes me shake my head when I see people running in wilderness areas with headphones on; doesn't seem smart. Don't be afriad of coyotes, yell or run at them and they will run off in the other direction.

Just run with someone that is slower than you. Then you don't have to outrun the coyotes. :laugh:

LMFAO!

Coyotes pups are usually born spring summer time. Right about fall they go off on their own and some can be aggressive towards humans because they have not learnd how to hunt well and have not learned a whole lot about humans.

I had three surround me in the dark on a hunting trip two years ago. I was standing at the back of my truck getting my stuff together in the dark. They walked up the road and spaced themselves around me.

Didnt work out so good for two of them. : )

They attack people with dogs? Man, that is not like coyotes at all. Are they diseased? Food source gone?

forget the bear mace, just go for a good ole' steel mace, this will also work your arms when bashing in their puny little coyote skulls, dual wield them to enhance coordination and conditioning further. Your welcome.

I live in an extremely rural area... on the far end of a farm nonetheless. I carry a handheld pellet gun. It won't do anymore damage then a bb gun, but if necessary, I have it (and only if necessary...so please don't hate on me). However, I try to avoid running in the dusk/dawn/dark if able, but due to work and school schedules that isn't always possible. I also have asked others to join me and no one will. Keep a light going, as that is usually what keeps them fended off and the only time I have ever seen ours get aggressive is after a new pack of pups is born. They are trying to feed their babies, they get a bit more courageous. I have never had to use the pellet pistol, but HAVE had to use the maglight in their face, raise my arms, and yell. First step is to STOP running. Good luck to ya and know you are not alone.