 |
 MontagueMA.net Turners Falls, Montague Center, Millers Falls, Montague City, Lake Pleasant and beyond! This is Montague, MA!
|
 |
Solarize Montague!
Gauges by MassCEC
Local & US Politics
Churches & Spiritual
Montague Common Hall
Churches & Spiritual
Showing 10 | Next 10 | Display 50, 100 at a time | View by Threads
- Wed, Feb 8, 2012, 7:32 P
Coyote attacks
Yes I am probably wrong about the bridge, or lack thereof, and its impact on the coyote population. I suspect there has been a massive decrease in people walking their dogs in the area in question. Also probably a decrease in hunting. The following link is an interesting Wikipedia post on coyotes..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coyote
They seem to do well among humans, even in "urban areas." partly due to their diverse and adaptable diet, and perhaps their size, ability to locate dens etc. Then there was the big increase in population due to the virtual elimination of the grey wolf from this area during the 19th C. When they reintroduced grey wolf to Yellowstone, coyote populations plummeted.
Yes please do NOT feed them, They particularly like Dinty Moore beef stew from the Mini Mart, which causes their populations to skyrocket.
The article also suggests coyotes are more afraid of "rural people" because these people tend to hunt more. They also wear garish hunting clothes which probably scares away the coyotes. So go for it Mark2 but be careful of course. I live in the area and sometimes look a bit like a coyote in the early AM.
- Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 10:36 A
Coyote attacks
I did not realize that bridge was out. I have not been down there for years. Coyotes are at their bravest after dark, which most people would not be out and about walking out there regardless of a bridge. I would be wiling to bet they have dens in there that and red and grey fox all of which will go after cats
- Sat, Feb 4, 2012, 7:32 A
Coyote attacks
I wonder if the refusal of the state bureaucracy to support the rebuilding of the bridge at the end of North St. has reduced human traffic in that area and made it a more appealing habitat for the coyotes.
- Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 1:49 P
Coyote attacks
The hardest part with hunting that spot is all the people and pet traffic. Sure as hell you will call in someones dog. If you could get a coordinate effort from people to stay out of there on Saturday until mid to late am , I would be glad to set up my calls etc and hunt.
- Fri, Feb 3, 2012, 12:00 P
Coyote attacks
Actually the land is very huntable, as it is a wildlife management area. If you would like to go down there this weekend perhaps, I have the appropriate coyote solution. Wiggling rabbit, electronic call, license and weapon. I think first, I may set up the Trail Cam and see if I can better idea of whats going on down there. Yes, feeding the animals is not so smart, although to each their own.
- Thu, Feb 2, 2012, 8:53 A
Coyote attacks
In a different section of the land we've found empty pet food cans under bushes by the river. Someone is feeding the wildlife down there. Not a good idea.
Mark1
- Thu, Feb 2, 2012, 7:04 A
Coyote attacks
I don't think that land is hunt able, if so I would be more than happy to thin the pack of the coyotes, season ends march 8. I will check into it.
- Thu, Feb 2, 2012, 2:14 A
Coyote attacks
Please be careful in the wildlife management area also known as 'the fields' , east of the cemetery next to Raus, west of 63, north of the sawmill river at the end of North st.There is a coyote population that hunts here, probably where the deer run between Greenfield road and Turners Falls Rd south of Swamp road. These predators are viscous creatures, and in the depths of winter particularly more so. If you have cats or small dogs keep them close to or in the house at night. Many an adventuresome hunt or hike I have found just the collars and tags of pet cats and dogs that were not so lucky. This post is not meant as a scare tactic, I only seek to raise awareness of the possibility of a realistic danger. If you walk the fields at night, carry a flashlight and perhaps a whistle. More often than not, the coyote will flee from human presence, although they are predators and should be appreciated as such. Thank you for your time and consideration. Be safe.
- Thu, Jan 19, 2012, 9:21 P
Coyote attacks
Too bad Rick Perry wasn't around ;-)
- Thu, Jan 19, 2012, 7:38 A
Coyote attacks
