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Post by thrstyunderwater on Jul 13, 2012 17:42:36 GMT -6
I've never done this but it am looking at it now. With Utah having a $50 bounty per yote I can make ends meet and trap.
Alot of the land in my county and the county to the west have been aerially gunned for yotes to protect sheep. I don't know the last time they flew or how intense it was.
I realize there are a lot of factors in how well aerial gunning can reduce coyote populations. What I'm wondering is what sort of luck have folks had in the past trapping and snaring yotes after an area was shot. Not for control but for fur?
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Post by thrstyunderwater on Jul 15, 2012 18:16:42 GMT -6
No one?
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Post by ChrisM on Jul 15, 2012 19:04:52 GMT -6
Thirsty, you answered your own question. Way too many variables to give any sort of answer. How big of area? Coyote population, What time of year was/is it gunned? Population is surrounding areas? Is the area controlled year round or just a contract deal to come in during denning with limited hours? Is it wall to wall sheep country or just a few operations with lots of miles in between?
In other words.. if there's still enough coyotes around to make it pay, you're good. If there's not.... No way for us to know the answer to that
Sorry
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Post by jerrycat on Jul 15, 2012 19:40:14 GMT -6
First thing you need to find out is: What kinda of population of coyotes is in the area. In wyoming the coyotes are getting smart as they lay down and hide when the flying gets around them. Have always caught coyotes where planes have flown.
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Post by Rally Hess on Jul 19, 2012 19:36:10 GMT -6
Set your snares a little higher than nornal because the coyotes will be looking up!! LOL
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Post by philomcgiffin on Aug 3, 2012 22:18:54 GMT -6
Aerial gunning is not the end all of coyote control like some people may think.
Works very well in some circumstances. Flat terrain, snow, and hard winter conditions when the coyotes tend to pack up.
Not nearly as effective in rough and mountainous terrain which describes most of Utah.
In mountainous or semi cover conditions, the coyotes just stay put or duck under cover and then stay put. Can't even see them if they don't take off running. Even then they need to light out in a straight line so you can fly up their butts and get a shot.
I wouldn't stress over it. Scout your area and if you see sign you are probably good to go.
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