summertime coyotes

[ChrisM]

"What you are in effect saying, is that coyotes will have an "infinite" territory, unless they encounter other coyotes?"

I guess that would be true in theory, but Im not sure they would necessarily use/defend the entire area that was available if it there was not a need.

Im just thinking out loud but I guess a more accurate way to say it would be.... the prey base is not the limiting factor to the size of the home range. As the population increases the home ranges get smaller, even if it means they have a tougher time making it on the prey base. If the prey base crashes due to a drought do the home ranges suddenly get larger? The groups next door aint gonna share their groceries just cause the bunny population ain't so good over here. You want it you gotta take it.

I have no proof of this.. just seems logical to me. Looking at different population levels around the state/country, in regions with low population the trappers talk about much larger home ranges with coyotes traveling much farther to kill sheep etc.. Im sure some how, there is some connection to the prey base, but I know some of these low population areas have good prey populations.

Your black top road.... Over the years I have many times called a pair of coyotes up to the opposite side of a small creek, and could not get them to cross it. I could only assume the creek was the boundary of their territory. Some times a different pair shows up behind me but often not. ??

[musher]

Don't take the discussion to PM!!!!

I'm learning stuff!

[trappnman]

LOL- just trying to get those that don't participate to understand that a forum needs patiticipation from more than just a couple

[thebeav2]

Set both side of the road LOL

[kelly]

Beav; you back?

[RdFx]

Heck ol Beav never left, just snoozen! I have a main hyway out in country, not sideroad and there are two seperate familys of yotes that tipically stay on thier side of road thru the years. I catch adult male and females plus pups on both sides of road. During winter there isnt a crossing of yotes but foxes yes.... interesting for sure.

[thebeav2]

Back?
Just got here won't be back till the 4th of Sept. But I do have some Internet service. See you guys at the fall convention.

[packerfan]

BEAV! You know the rules. No puters in "the bush". Did you drive down to the local coffee shop for WI-FI?

[RdFx]

Hmmm is da Beav up in Alaska? Bring me some moose horns Beav. Not too expensive, doesnt need to be record class....lol.

[musher]

I have a bud that did a little radio collar work on coyotes in Cape Breton. He said that the place was EMPTY. No mice, hares, deer, and very few coyotes.

Of the coyotes he caught, I believe it was 4, one male immediately did a little trek of 80 miles. It eventually came back ofter covering a triangular area. A female spent its time living in a small area fairly close to houses.