Coyotes are about the best friend a rancher and quail hunter has. That is, in reasonable numbers. Studies have shown coyotes to be of minimum threat to quail and they prey on other creatures that are death on quail. Such as coons, snakes, skunks, possums, mice, and feral hogs (who might be the worst). Growing up on a West Texas ranch I was taught to kill all coyotes, regardless. And I shot them, trapped them, and poisoned them. But the years passed and research and common sense prevailed. I no longer kill coyotes but consider them a very valuable partner preserving our wild quail. Besides I cant imagine a west without packs of coyotes howling at nightits right up there with the bugle of a bull elk ....wild and beautiful!

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