http://www.tnpredators.com/ TNPredators.Com en-us Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:58:22 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly TNPredators.Com >> Tennessee Coyote fox Bobcat Hunting News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.tnpredators.com/images/predban2.gif http://www.tnpredators.com/ http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=30.html Here’s one story you seldom hear about. Maine hunter and outdoor writer, Blaine Cardilli - a contributing writer for U.S. Hunting Today - was recently attacked by a coyote while turkey hunting with a friend. Cardilli was turkey hunting with friend Orrin Parker. The two were fully camouflaged and set up for turkey hunting. Cardilli was using a slate call to call in gobblers for his friend when he was hit hard from the backside and toward his left by a full grown adult coyote. Cardilli thinks the coyote had been stalking his slate calls and picked up on his movements while calling. The coyote hit hard and quick. Cardilli described it to me this way. The coyote launched itself with enough force to knock me over, the impact of which even knocked out a filling! The coyote bit through 3 layers of my shirts and left puncture wounds and a few teeth scratchings on my arm but it got away. Parker whirled around in response to the attack in time to witness the coyote making rapid retreat into the dense forest. Cardilli says he learned a valuable lesson when calling turkeys and plans to keep a closer eye out for stalking coyotes. There is one other tragedy with this story. I talked further with Blaine and discovered that he is undergoing rabies treatment, the cost of which is around $1,600 - $2,000. He has no insurance and can’t afford to continue the treatments which could be a big risk. If anyone is so inclined to help Blaine out, please email me tom@ushuntingtoday.com and I will put you in touch with Blaine. Tom Remington Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:58:22 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=29.html COPPER MOUNTAIN – A man says his 3-year-old son was nearly attacked by an aggressive coyote while they were skiing over the weekend. Rich Kladstrup told 9NEWS he was skiing at Copper Mountain on Saturday morning when he and his son saw a coyote walking in the middle of the ski run. When they stopped, the coyote headed straight for his 3-year-old son. They were able to scare him off and the child was not hurt. Copper Mountain says it has been aware of the animal for some time and it has contacted the Department of Wildlife. The DOW says it had planned to go looking for the coyote later in the week after receiving a report of another, earlier incident. DOW says in that case the coyote had tried to bite another person on the arm, but because of all that person's ski clothing, the person was not hurt. After Saturday's near-attack the DOW went to look for the coyote and Copper Mountain shut down the nearby ski lift and closed the run during the search. The DOW found and put down the coyote and it is being tested for disease. According to the DOW, there is no indication it was sick, but it thinks the coyote may have been fed by humans and that is why it became more aggressive. 9NEWS learned about this story from a viewer. If you have a story idea, click the button below: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:40:14 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=28.html ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Residents along the Kuskokwim River want state game managers to allow them to kill wolf pups in their dens. Wolf numbers seem to be rising in the wilderness around Aniak, McGrath and other villages, and the task once carried out by young Native men should be employed again to help moose populations recover, said Greg Roczicka, natural resources director with Orutsaramuit Native Council in Bethel. The tribal government and a Fish and Game advisory committee along the central Kuskokwim River have submitted separate proposals asking the Board of Game to overturn regulations outlawing the practice. The Game Board is scheduled to consider the proposals at upcoming meetings later this month and in February. At least one group plans to speak against the idea. "We're fervently opposed to it," said John Toppenberg, director with Alaska Wildlife Alliance. "It's been illegal in Alaska for a long time and deservedly so. It's a Stone Age concept of wildlife management and has no place as a management tool for civilized people. It's just barbaric." The tribal council and advisory panel also want the board to let hunters kill bear cubs in dens. Along with wolves, bears are blamed for low moose numbers around central Kuskokwim villages, said Doug Carney of Sleetmute, former chairman of Central Kuskokwim Advisory Committee. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:44:34 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=27.html Guardsman guilty of illegally transferring 'machine gun' after firearm malfunctions Posted: January 13, 2008 1:00 a.m. Eastern A drill instructor in the National Guard has been convicted in a Wisconsin federal court of illegally transferring a machine gun after a rifle he loaned to a student malfunctioned, setting off three shots before jamming. The verdict of guilty on one count in the case against David Olofson was confirmed yesterday by the clerk's office in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. That means now that anyone whose weapon malfunctions is subject to charges of having or handling a banned gun, according to an expert witness who reports that the particular problem is a well-known malfunction and was even the subject of a recall from the manufacturer. "If your semiautomatic rifle breaks or malfunctions you are now subject to prosecution. That is now a sad FACT. I guess we know now what Sen. Kennedy meant when he said he looked forward to working with [Acting Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director] Mike Sullivan on Gun control issues, after his committee approved him for full Senate vote," Len Savage, a weaponry expert who runs Historic Arms LLC, said in a blog. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:20:12 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=26.html By Jack Komperda | Daily Herald Staff Contact writerPublished: 12/28/2007 2:53 It wasn't uncommon for Loree Turano to see coyotes walking through her neighborhood. She often heard stories from friends and neighbors about the prevalence of the critters roaming her streets. But the Carol Stream woman was dumbstruck this morning to learn her 13-pound shih tsu, Bella, was attacked by a pair of coyotes outside her home. Bella survived thanks to some quick thinking by family members who scared off the wild animals, but the attack left the dog with scars on the right side of its body. "At first I thought they were other dogs," Turano said. "They weren't real big … but they went for the kill." Bella became just one of several dogs attacked or killed by coyotes in the past month in the suburbs. On Thursday, Lisle police received a call from a resident on the 800 block of Division Street after a coyote snatched the family's dachshund from the backyard. Last week, a 3-year-old miniature pinscher named Minnie was killed in unincorporated McHenry County when two coyotes snatched the small dog from its yard. The attacks are not surprising to wildlife experts. Last year, 542 coyotes were removed throughout Illinois by licensed trappers. Of that number, 295 were from the Chicago area, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Chris McCloud, a spokesman for the state agency, said coyotes tend to be more aggressive and territorial toward other animals during the breeding season in January and February. Since coyotes are considered wildlife, most area police departments will do little more than take a report about coyote attacks on pets. That's little consolation for Turano. "I thought this was something that happened in the wild," she said, "not in my backyard." www.dailyherald.com:80...&src=2 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:42:27 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=25.html By Corrinne Hess Daily Herald StaffContact writerPublished: 12/27/2007 12:02 Minnie, a 3-year-old miniature pincher, was killed Friday by a coyote outside her McHenry home. Add Melissa Pena's name to the growing list of pet owners victimized by coyotes in residential neighborhoods. Minnie, Pena's 3-year-old miniature pincher was killed last week when two coyotes snatched the small dog from its yard in unincorporated McHenry County. Pena, 34, said she let her new puppy -- an early Christmas present from her husband -- and Minnie outside around 4:30 a.m. Friday. "They were out for a minute and I saw two coyotes, the size of German shepherds, less than 20 feet from my house," Pena said. "One of the coyotes grabbed Minnie and took off." The puppy was able to get back into the house. Pena's husband, Rick, woke up to her screams and chased the animals about 300 feet into the yard. "He heard her last few whimpers and knew she was gone," Pena said. "He and his brothers went out yesterday and found Minnie's remains, so there is no question what happened." Pena said because her house is in a rural area, backing up to Lake Griswold, Minnie and the puppy were not on leashes. "We learned from our horrible mistake," she said. "Right now, we just want other people to know not to let their dogs out by themselves." Pena waited until about 9 a.m. Friday then called 911. She was told her to contact the McHenry County Sheriff's Department. Dispatchers told Pena to call the McHenry Wildlife Center. "They were all apologetic, but said that unfortunately there was nothing they could do and that it was very common because the coyote's food source is scarce," she said. "The Wildlife Center warned me that because the coyotes had a successful hunt, they will be back." Pena said the thought of the coyotes returning is frightening because in addition to her puppy, she has a 2-year-old daughter and 6-month-old son. Beth Flitz, a wildlife resource specialist with the McHenry Wildlife Center, said for the most part, coyotes don't attack randomly. At the same time, Flitz said, the animals aren't able to differentiate between someone's pet and their food. "People don't expect to see coyotes in their neighborhood, but it is actually very common," Flitz said. "We are never going to get rid of them; the trick is to learn how to co-exist with coyotes." Coexisting with coyotes • Never discard edible garbage where coyotes can get to it or leave pet food outside. • Secure garbage containers and use a small amount of ammonia or cayenne pepper in the garbage to discourage scavenging. • Restrict use of birdseed. Coyotes are attracted to it and to the birds and rodents that use the feeder. • If possible, eliminate outdoor sources of water. • Trim and clear near ground level shrubbery providing cover for coyotes or prey. • Use fencing to help deter coyotes. The fence must be at least 6 feet tall, with the bottom extending at least 6 inches below ground level. • Pick fruit when it ripens; keep rotted fruit off the ground. • Keep cats and small dogs indoors, allowing them outside only under strict supervision. Source: Project Wildlife, www.projectwildlife.org www.dailyherald.com:80...?id=102384 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:51:14 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=24.html Earlier this year, News 12 brought you the story of a coyote that killed a family pet in Red Bank. Now the wild animals are being blamed for an attack in Chattanooga. But what can really be done to stop them? The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency or TWRA officials admits they do get a lot of reports of coyote sightings and a few reports of coyote attacks. But all-in-all they say the wild animals are not a problem. And when dealing with the wild animals, they say there are limited options. The evidence of the attack on the Craigmiles' 12-year-old Lhasa Apso is still fresh. Owner Barbara Craigmiles says, "We let him out to use the bathroom and we heard this screaming and looked out of the window and these two dogs, one had him by the neck, and the other one had him by his hind legs and they were pulling and he was in a tussle." The Craigmiles' called Animal Control, thinking the animals that attacked their dog were just strays... Criagmiles adds, "While they were here they told us it was a coyote." Matt Majors/TWRA adds, "It's just part of the food chain for them. They're just looking for a meal." Majors sympathizes with the Criagmiles. His family pet was attacked by a coyote just a few weeks ago. But he says his agency has done all they can to help cut down on these kind of attacks. Majors adds, "Our agency actually has put the most liberal hunting season you can have, open year-around with no limit. They are not native to Tennessee so we consider them a nuisence wildlife." Lethal control is one option but Majors says, though difficult, trapping is another. Majors says, "Our agency permits wildlife damage control and nusience wildlife animal control people to come and trap these things." After concerns from the public TWRA partnered with the city last year to remind people to be more cautious. Barbara Craigmiles has her own advice. Craigmiles adds, "I would just let the people in this area know, don't let your small kids out by themselves, watch out for them and watch your pets, even in your own yard because these things are not afraid to come into your yard." Wildlife removal specialists also remind the public to keep trash put away. This time of year their food source is scarce and these are pretty brazen animals. Coyotes are most active in the late evening or night. But as witnessed by the Criagmiles, it's not unheard of to see them in the daytime. wdef.com/news/coyote_a...ment-40823 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:11:32 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=23.html ERIE - On Christmas Eve, Janice Shattuck and her family had to have their dog "Lola" euthanized. Earlier in the morning, another of their dogs "Eddie" died after being attacked by coyotes. "To have this loss on Christmas Eve, it's a staggering loss. I know that may sound ridiculous, but we care so much for our dogs. It's terrible," said John Shattuck. The dogs were attacked Sunday. Janice Shattuck let two of the family's four dogs into the yard. Within minutes she heard a commotion outside and ran out to see what was happening. When she got out to the back yard she saw four coyotes, two were inside the fence. Both of her dogs were in the jaws of the coyotes. She started swinging and kicking at the coyotes hoping to free her pets. She managed to free Lola, but the coyotes dragged Eddie away. "When she came back inside, she had blood on her nightgown and Lola in a blanket," said John Shattuck. While trying to rescue her dogs, Janice Shattuck was bitten on the arm. "It definitely punctured her arm, and mangled one of her fingers on her left hand," said Shattuck. Shattuck's son found the other dog Eddie in the backyard a few hours later. They took him to an animal hospital where he died Monday morning. Later that afternoon, they had to put Lola down. "The coyote snapped her spine, she was paralyzed," said Shattuck. Janice Shattuck will have to endure six rounds of rabies shots. Her arm in a bandage, she said she was too shaken up to be interviewed. Speaking to her husband, she said she didn't care about the rabies shots, she was more concerned about the loss of the dogs. There is no doubt the Shattucks are dog lovers. Each of their four dogs has their own Christmas stockings. Two will remain empty. According to the Colorado Division of Wildlife, coyotes generally do not attack people, but do attack pets. The DOW says if a coyote approaches you or your pet, try scaring it away by making loud noises or throwing a rock or a stick at it. http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=83361 (Copyright KUSA*TV. All rights reserved.) Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:32:22 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=22.html By JAMES STEVENSON, The Canadian Press Sat. Dec 15 - 4:47 AM CALGARY — The hunt is on for any coyotes hanging around the Rocky Mountain town of Canmore, Alta., in the wake of three brazen attacks on small children within the past week. One coyote grabbed a 10-year-old boy by the leg during the popular Skate With Santa party Wednesday night at the pond near the centre of town. After adults chased the coyote away, it apparently returned and grabbed a four-year-old boy by the jacket. A similar incident last weekend happened to a 13-year-old girl when a coyote grabbed her by the coat just in front of her house. None of the children was hurt or even had skin broken in the attacks, but wildlife officers were quick to strike back. "They’re basically going to be taking down any coyotes that are showing habituation behaviour, so basically any coyotes in the town," Darcy Whiteside of Alberta Sustainable Resources said Friday. Whiteside said officers worked almost through the night Thursday and were back at it early Friday, killing one coyote and still hunting for others. The three incidents were the first of their kind in Alberta over the last year. Typically, coyotes are more of an opportunistic hunter known to scavenge or go after small prey. "For a coyote to show this kind of aggressive tendencies, it’s just really, really strange," said Whiteside. Witnesses to the attack said the animal appeared healthy and had no outward signs of illness. The culled animals will be tested for any diseases like rabies, Whiteside said. Coyotes tend to look like a cross between a fox and a German shepherd dog, weighing between nine and 14 kilograms. They typically live in park areas and along river valleys, which is why the Bow Valley west of Calgary is ideal coyote habitat. But as urban centres expand, coyotes have become a common sight in back alley and industrial areas, searching for garbage or hunting small pets. Jim Pissot, executive director of Defenders of Wildlife Canada, has lived in Canmore for seven years and said while coyotes are not rare, such an attack is "virtually unheard of." Pissot said there’s a good chance the coyotes have been attracted into town by various food opportunities and have likely been rewarded. http://thechronicleherald.ca:80/Canada/998441.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:33:26 GMT http://www.tnpredators.com/News/article/sid=21.html Man treated for rabies after coyote attack Date Published | Jun. 13, 2006 BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN A Sudbury man is being treated for a possible case of rabies after being attacked by a coyote outside of the Watershed Restaurant near Gogama earlier this month. Pierre Dupuis and friend Marcel Lavoie were on a weekend fishing trip in the area, and had stayed overnight Friday, June 2, in the bunkhouse at the back of the restaurant. At around 5:45 am the next morning, Lavoie left the bunkhouse to go for breakfast in the restaurant. Dupuis left about 15 minutes later. “As I was walking from the back of the building, I turned around the corner, and the coyote was about 30 feet from me with his back facing me. He was looking towards two motorists that were in their car,” says Dupuis, a Canada Post worker. “The driver of the car rolled down the window and asked me from afar, ‘Isn’t that a coyote?’...I said, ‘Yeah, it is a coyote.’ That’s when I startled him. He circled around me. I thought he was coming from behind to sniff me like most dogs do. “My back was facing him. You always hear never put your back to a wild animal. You face it. You have to confront it. But I wasn’t thinking this animal was actually going to do anything. That’s when I felt his fangs right in my rear end.” Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:03:01 GMT