Earlier this week I wrote about a price incentive being considered for coyote pelts in Nova Scotia to reduce coyote-human conflicts. This week, the province has announced that it will initiate a new program that will pay trappers a $20 bounty per coyote. Read the full story here. … [Read more...]
Predator Control Often Increases Game Bird Nesting Survival
A recent study undertaken by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks and South Dakota State University shows that in many cases, predator trapping can increase the nesting success of waterfowl and other game birds. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Trapping predators to protect duck and pheasant nests produces mixed results that a researcher says appear to be tied to the … [Read more...]
Price Support for Pelts Could Help Solve Coyote Problem
Ralph Surette, columnist for Nova Scotia's Chronicle Herald, wrote a recent column about the coyote problem in the province and solutions that are being sought by the Canadian government. It's a clear fact that a large coyote population in the area has resulted in some serious human-animal conflicts, ranging from the disappearance of household pets to the tragic death of … [Read more...]
Trapping Ban Results in Coyote Problems
Coyote populations have been expanding throughout the United States, and in the absence of hunting or trapping, these wily dogs can become pretty fearless of humans and civilization. Marc Folco's recent article in South Coast Today highlights the growing coyote problem in the state of Massachusetts, where a ban on trapping has been in place since 1996. While a bit inaccurate … [Read more...]
Province Announces Coyote Bounty Program
Just this week, the Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister announced a new program that will offer a $20 bounty on coyotes killed in the province. The Saskatchewan Coyote Control Program aims to reduce coyote predation on livestock in the province's agricultural land. In addition to the $20 bounty on coyotes, the program also provides funding for ranchers to install better fences … [Read more...]