A couple days ago I took one of our cats in to see our vet. I let her out at around 4AM and by 5 when I got up to feed them, she had been attacked by something. Most likely a dog since she was not carried off. Her belly had some punctures and she was scared to death of whatever happened. At any rate, this led to conversation about coyotes in the area. I asked her if many victims of coyote attacks are being brought into the clinic. She said that most animals brought in for such attacks are dogs and some of them are beat up bad costing the owners a ton of cash She feels that most missing cats and smaller dogs are also the victims of coyotes. They are expanding quickly throughout the area to include the large golf courses in the small town.

She told me about a friend who manages some land for his hunting club and he has told her that the turkey and deer populations are deteriorating significantly because of predation. I asked her to let her friend know that I might be able to help out Chuck called that night and we talked for some time. They manage the land throughout the year. He explained that he knows the game population is being effected by the quantity, or lack of I should say, that is being eaten at their feeding stations. They have also come across young deer that are gutted and fed on. He told me the turkey population is suffering the most. He says it is not only coyotes, but feral dogs running in pack. They have 500 acres they manage and this land is smack dab in the middle of a desolate area in the county. The folks who do live out that way are also being effected by the coyotes and wild dogs attacking their animals. He has to get agreement from all the others leasing the property, but it looks good. I had not thought of this before, but local vets can be a great source of finding new hunting grounds. And you will be doing some folks a favor in the process. Just wanted to pass this along. Good shootin'

Thanks for tip Mike, thats a great idea

Thanks .243 (My next gun) It's a small area as far as coyotes go, but a fresh start I didn't have a week ago. And in an area that is having a problem with the critters is also a plus. I figure with some door knockin' with folks who are having ongoing predation problems, I can expand that 500 acres pretty handily in short order. I can make 2 or 3 stands in that area as it is...should be fun. I love trying out new hunting turf

have you had any luck at the hunting grounds your talkin about? where is it located? i would b interested in helping bag some yotes if possible.

Hi Danny....I'm over in the Southern Pines area. That site is currently closed except to the few guys who manage it. They are getting ready for deer season. The grunt work they do on this property is pretty amazing. Right now nobody is making any kind of shooting noise at all. Their all required to wear slippers while clearing shooting lanes and shoring up shooting stands, etc After deer season's of all types are over, it will be open again for my scavengiing Maybe we can get together in the future.

I never had any coyotes respond to my calls, but had several grey fox come in. It turned out that what they were having the most problems with were a pack of wild dogs. I also managed to have some fun with the crows I see you live over in God's country in the foothills. Had a good friend over near Hickory. The coyote population should be good in them parts. Do you guys have a ground hog population over there? What about feral pigs or are they all west of you?

the groundhogs are everywhere here, ive killed a bunch this year with the 22 250 204 and 17 hmr. dont know much about the ferral pigs, ive never saw any. the coyotes have a good start here, just hard to get somewhere to hunt them. ive just started trying to hunt yotes and cant wait until i get my first one. i travel your area alot but mostly raleigh chapel hill. i drive a tractor trailor up there 3 times a week. i have a good schedule at work, i deliver two weeks and then have 8 days off, so plenty of time to shoot. maybe one day we can hook up and give some groundhogs and yotes a dirt nap.

Sounds good Danny and your schedule is sweet. Since I'm retired...my schedule is a bit sweeter I'm restricted to the gamelands right now. Hell, I make sure to call them before I go out just to see what kind of gun is allowed that day Right now, crows are on. We have no Ghogs here in the Sandhills I miss the Ohio pastures. I can travel at will myself so it would be fun to hunt something up

Mike
I live just north of you and was talking to a man in Montgomery co. He has around 250 acres and is having some trouble with coyotes, bobcats, and foxes. Told me that he would realy like to have someone come and hunt the place. Not having had the chance to hunt dogs before I think I need some help. If you are open to the idea let me know.

I'm open... I'm open to the idea NoTime...and I got the time Got some family coming in this week and next week for a couple days each. Got to do the nickel tour thing for a bit....but I think we can help that feller out with his problem