Sam was out maneuvered or out gunned
When my 4am alarm woke me up I could hear Sam barking non-stop in the field. He does this sometimes when he is unsure of what is "out there" in the dark while he is by his sheep. When I headed out...
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BCSnob wrote:Halmfamily wrote:So many people say that but so few are willing to sit out all night, night after night, with the sheep or do my chores so I can.
A nice 30-06 with a night scope would easily handle the problem.
Most sheep farmers I know don't shoot; they don't have the time to sit and wait. Most snare trap or make sure they have enough guard dogs to keep the coyotes away (or both).
Good point, also Coyotes are extremely hard to a draw down on. We have a coyote issue here as well and the minute I crack a door to try to get a shot at them they're gone. Very frustrating animal to try and control. I wish you the best of luck and I hope your herd stays safe.
