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DC · February 28, 1999, 10:35 AM

The foxes here are endangered species and are rarely seen. I have lived on my farm all my life and have seen fox twice.
Coyotes are another thing all together. Normally I use .223 but have shot them with almost everything I have. Two weeks ago I killed one in my "back yard": My dog was barking oddly and I grabbed a .22 and went out to investigate. There was a coyote about 100 yds from the house (this was around 3 pm ), the dog goes after him when I arrive, the coyote runs and when I called the dog to come and she does, the coyote turned and went after the dog. Well, that clinched the deal and I dropped ol Wiley E. with 3 quick shots.

Rabies can be a problem here, so if I see a coyote,skunk or badger close to the house in broad daylite, it is a goner.

February 28, 1999, 10:35 AM	#6
DC Moderator Emeritus Join Date: September 30, 1998 Location: Calif Posts: 4,229	The foxes here are endangered species and are rarely seen. I have lived on my farm all my life and have seen fox twice. Coyotes are another thing all together. Normally I use .223 but have shot them with almost everything I have. Two weeks ago I killed one in my "back yard": My dog was barking oddly and I grabbed a .22 and went out to investigate. There was a coyote about 100 yds from the house (this was around 3 pm ), the dog goes after him when I arrive, the coyote runs and when I called the dog to come and she does, the coyote turned and went after the dog. Well, that clinched the deal and I dropped ol Wiley E. with 3 quick shots. Rabies can be a problem here, so if I see a coyote,skunk or badger close to the house in broad daylite, it is a goner.