Female looking to eradicate coyotes

[Franklink]

"this coyote"
"this intruder"
"he"

Let's say you get "this" coyote. There are ten + more within a couple miles that will replace him.

This isn't a one time problem. This isnt a box to fill. So long as coyotes can smell the delicious aroma of "cat" (and lots of em) wafting downwind, you will have coyotes trying to obtain dinner.

This is simply how animals operate. Food = survival, so where there's a food source, they will congregate. You have cats cuz you feed them. You had coons cuz there was food for them. You'll have coyotes cuz there is lots of something (CATS) they consider food on your property.

 

[Guitarbanae]

The chance of you getting a shot at a coyote the way you are talking about is slim to none. You can't call them in without someone hearing it, so the only other way is to sit next to the window and wait. Trapping is no good you could catch someones dog or one of the cats. You said you are a small woman, packing up and getting rid of a grown coyote is not going to be an easy task without help or being seen. Best thing, keep feeding the cats if that's what you want to do and let nature do what nature does.

My boyfriend would absolutely be available to help me get rid of the carcass…and I’m not really worried about being seen by neighbors disposing of a coyote. Everyone in the immediate neighborhood is a little on edge that they are roaming so close.
I just didn’t want to startle anyone shooting a loud gun at night. Sitting by the window waiting is exactly what I did the first couple of nights after the attack happened. I’m persistent though and will do that if necessary.
In the video where you see the cat eating, the coyote is coming about a foot further than where the plate sits looking for the cats. There used to be styrofoam coolers against the house where the cats would stay (now removed). So every time it comes in the yard, it comes close looking in that spot. I do agree that the trapping doesn’t sound like a great idea —too many cats and wildlife roaming would get caught in it.

 

[Chris two-furs]

I'm a cat lover myself, but keeping a feral colony might not be the best thing for the cats. Use a feline expert and humane trapping methods to trap females and get them spayed, then get assistance from that expert to socialize kittens and adopt out. Shooting a .30 cal airgun at a running coyote is always a losing proposition!

 

[Guitarbanae]

"this coyote"
"this intruder"
"he"

Let's say you get "this" coyote. There are ten + more within a couple miles that will replace him.

This isn't a one time problem. This isnt a box to fill. So long as coyotes can smell the delicious aroma of "cat" (and lots of em) wafting downwind, you will have coyotes trying to obtain dinner.

This is simply how animals operate. Food = survival, so where there's a food source, they will congregate. You have cats cuz you feed them. You had coons cuz there was food for them. You'll have coyotes cuz there is lots of something (CATS) they consider food on your property.

I’m not disillusioned in thinking there is only one coyote—I know there are more around and I will more than likely have to deal with this again in the near future. But this ONE is the same one repeatedly coming in my yard and is my immediate problem right now.

 

[Franklink]

"this coyote"
"this intruder"
"he"

Let's say you get "this" coyote. There are ten + more within a couple miles that will replace him.

This isn't a one time problem. This isnt a box to fill. So long as coyotes can smell the delicious aroma of "cat" (and lots of em) wafting downwind, you will have coyotes trying to obtain dinner.

This is simply how animals operate. Food = survival, so where there's a food source, they will congregate. You have cats cuz you feed them. You had coons cuz there was food for them. You'll have coyotes cuz there is lots of something (CATS) they consider food on your property.

More succinctly...

Your cat colony is the equivalent of a coyote bird feeder.

 

[Guitarbanae]

I'm a cat lover myself, but keeping a feral colony might not be the best thing for the cats. Use a feline expert and humane trapping methods to trap females and get them spayed, then get assistance from that expert to socialize kittens and adopt out. Shooting a .30 cal airgun at a running coyote is always a losing proposition!

I have already had all of the cats spayed. No kittens left, just 4 adults. Those are harder to adopt out and our shelters are overrun here. I’ve thought of every angle to give them a safer existence but come up short. If I could make them indoor cats I would, but mine has a disease that’s fairly contagious to other cats. For now, I’ll just have to hope they stay one step ahead of the coyotes.

 

[jps2486]

30 caliber would definitely work and even a 25 with 33 gr pellets would work as well. From your description, you would be shooting at 50 yards or so. There are some fine used rifles of sale on other forums. AOA has several Cricket IIs in 30 cal for attractive prices. FX rifles might be a good choice because if you wanted to change calibers in the future, its a lot easier. Look at a FX Wildcat MK3. It's compact and might suit you. There's also a used FX Impact MK3 for sale too but a little higher price. Go get that Wile E. Coyote!

 

[Solo1]

30 caliber would definitely work and even a 25 with 33 gr pellets would work as well. From your description, you would be shooting at 50 yards or so. There are some fine used rifles of sale on other forums. AOA has several Cricket IIs in 30 cal for attractive prices. FX rifles might be a good choice because if you wanted to change calibers in the future, its a lot easier. Look at a FX Wildcat MK3. It's compact and might suit you. There's also a used FX Impact MK3 for sale too but a little higher price. Go get that Wile E. Coyote!

You guys are forgetting length of pull for a small stature person which is why i said originally about thr drs tactical with adjustable length of pull

 

[pan60]

I am only going to add, I have had issues with feral cat and coyotes and I say the only solution is to kill them all.

 

[Playingdead]

That looks less than 20 yards to where you want to shoot. (Cat tray right of the island)

I still say a 10/22 is the way to go.....

You would be fine with a .25 at that distance. Still need to be a heavy pellet or slug. Nothing will be a quiet as a good suppressed 22lr, but a high power .25 should be close.

You need to decide on your budget. Rifle-optic-moderator

Also this is will be controversial, but I would gut shot it and let it wander away to die.

 

[Hector J Medina G]

I appreciate everyone’s input. Let me clarify one thing that might have been overlooked. I’m shooting from a window 3 ft off the ground—while resting the barrel on a towel on the window ledge. This shouldn’t be a “vertical” shot. Directly behind me is a fairly steep sloped hill. See the attached pictures of my surroundings. Also, I also posted a video on YouTube of me walking the property for perspective.

My boyfriend knows my backyard pretty well (and often has to mow that hill lol), he doesn’t think the ammo would do anything but lodge in the hill behind the coyote. I would almost have to shoot at an upwards angle for it to go up the hill.

I love the cats…and they are very friendly towards me. Many here have echoed the same fatherly advice I’ve already gotten, “stop feeding them and they will go away”.
But I’m not going to do that. They have been fed regularly for 4 years. I’m not going to stop feeding them in hopes that they go away, along with the coyotes. That being said, it absolutely was my fault that raccoons started showing up, because food was being left out. I have since modified that behavior. All food and water is brought in before sunset now, and I have seen only the occasional raccoon show up and leave finding nothing. So that did help.

Unfortunately, the coyote did show up again last night. I am determined to get rid of this thing. You have to understand, from my perspective, this is like an intruder that has invaded my space and taken something from me—not just an animal but my peace of mind. I’m stressed out and cannot even get decent sleep knowing this thing is roaming my property. “He got to go!”

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Dear GB,

I will not access videos that demand my acceptance of cookies, sorry, I belong to the past century.
;-)
I will ratify my suggestion of the PittBull in .357" for a number of reasons, but MAINLY because at such short distances and with a broadside shot, a bigger hole in the heart/lungs area will put the animal down real fast.

So, the ONLY thing I will change is your POA (Point of Aim).

Print a BUNCH of these targets:



As large and lifelike as you can print them

OR, buy some of these:

Champion VisiColor Coyote Targets 16 x 11 Paper 10PK

And PRACTICE, especially at Dawn / Dusk / low light conditions.

When you can hit in the "kill zone" 10 out of 10 times, you will be ready.

Again, I repeat: Talk to the guys at PittBull, as it has been posted, re-upping your own gear for this level of airgun pest control is a lifelong skill/pursuit. They have already done the work, they will understand that you are not shooting into the next county. Tell them how far is the "hill" on the other side and where exactly you have seen the coyote. Those distances will bookend your distance needs.

There are modern 0.25". and 30" slugs that will expand, but the idea behind a slug is to shoot long distance, something you NEED to AVOID. That is where pellets and specialty bullets come in.

Lastly, I am not giving you "Fatherly" advise, as a fellow airgunner I want you to be informed.
Please, read this:

Effects of Toxoplasma on Human Behavior - PMC

Keep well and shoot straight!




HM

 

[HeirApparent]

Welcome to the club! Im sure you will find some help. You are in a situation, by the sounds of it that might not be good for shooting. A 30 cal is about as powerful as a 22 lr. Would you shoot a 22 lr from your house at a coyote and feel safe about where the bullet goes after passing thrugh the coyote? Perhaps some traps might be a better idea? Anyway just a first thought.

Ssshhhh. What guitarbanae wants, guitarbanae gets. Lets not dissuade her from adding the western airguns mordax venom long strike to her arsenal.

 

[Guitarbanae]

Dear GB,

I will not access videos that demand my acceptance of cookies, sorry, I belong to the past century.
;-)
I will ratify my suggestion of the PittBull in .357" for a number of reasons, but MAINLY because at such short distances and with a broadside shot, a bigger hole in the heart/lungs area will put the animal down real fast.

So, the ONLY thing I will change is your POA (Point of Aim).

Print a BUNCH of these targets:
View attachment 23680

View attachment 23681
As large and lifelike as you can print them

OR, buy some of these:

Champion VisiColor Coyote Targets 16 x 11 Paper 10PK

And PRACTICE, especially at Dawn / Dusk / low light conditions.

When you can hit in the "kill zone" 10 out of 10 times, you will be ready.

Again, I repeat: Talk to the guys at PittBull, as it has been posted, re-upping your own gear for this level of airgun pest control is a lifelong skill/pursuit. They have already done the work, they will understand that you are not shooting into the next county. Tell them how far is the "hill" on the other side and where exactly you have seen the coyote. Those distances will bookend your distance needs.

There are modern 0.25". and 30" slugs that will expand, but the idea behind a slug is to shoot long distance, something you NEED to AVOID. That is where pellets and specialty bullets come in.

Lastly, I am not giving you "Fatherly" advise, as a fellow airgunner I want you to be informed.
Please, read this:

Effects of Toxoplasma on Human Behavior - PMC

Keep well and shoot straight!




HM

Sorry, if I offended. It didn’t occur to me that my wording would make you think I was directing that at you…I meant MY FATHER’S advice was the same, and others were agreeing with it.
I will look into your PitBull suggestion. Thank you.