A longtime professional coyote hunter says he can't believe local officials haven't acted more decisively to end a string of attacks by the wild animals in Ottawa's southern suburbs. Thanks O.F. This might be a bit of a long shot, but I was wondering if anybody in the London or surrounding areas might be willing to show me the ropes of coyote hunting. Well written, We really need people like you , Lauren “Anyone hunting coyotes is required to have a small game licence, follow the rules and regulations for hunting in Ontario, and be aware of local discharge of firearm by-laws. The CO’s i have a lot of respect for they are great people. I live in southern ontario and am looking for a good quality gun at a reasonible price. Almost any rifle will do the job, but the semi-auto allows for a fast shot on a second coyote. Les navigateurs désuets ne disposent pas de caractéristiques sécuritaires permettant d’assurer la sécurité de vos renseignements. The MNRF has already addressed any accidental harvest of Algonquin Wolves and no amount of hunting contests in the area will change that harvesting wolves or coyotes there is illegal. + ''; The expenses to fly a helicopter out to that! If you’re an avid coyote hunter, you’ve probably heard of people using dogs as decoys. Farm land is likely your best bet for southern Ontario. A non-resident hunter needs either a non-resident’s licence to hunt game birds on a game bird hunting preserve or a non-resident’s small game licence. In many places coyotes have become not afraid of humans due to some people feeding them. Migratory Game Birds (See Definitions on page 86.) Now these animals a getting bolder and moving into the cities. We have the right to feel safe in our beliefs and participation in a highly regulated and legal activity. Especially farms with livestock. Called the MNR the right thing to do. It’s a microcosm of a much larger issue when it comes to the uneducated opinions constantly spewed by anti-hunting groups across Ontario and beyond. These activists will quickly change their minds, when their small dog or cat is snatched and killed. As shown in the USA we have protestors but they are not the problem. En savoir plus sur les navigateurs que nous supportons. What wolves we had in the area were wiped out. The problem being what I refer to as professional Strike Breakers. In a statement, the province says, “anyone hunting coyotes is required to have a small game licence, follow the rules and regulations for hunting in Ontario, and be aware of … Vous utilisez un navigateur désuet qui n’est plus accepté par Ontario.ca. Located in London, but willing to travel. 2. Find travel routes and keep eyes on them, also hunt any carcasses if coyotes have taken any livestock. Ontario is helping to protect the province’s threatened Algonquin wolf population by introducing new rules for hunting and trapping in certain areas. + '' There is no doubt the much of the “harvesting” of resources in Ontario is appropriately regulated (on paper) and that is especially true of hunting and fishing. Close. In St. Thomas there has been coyotes seen. The OFAH promotes coyote hunting as another great outdoors opportunity; and, coyote hunting is another way for hunters to directly assist farmers and rural landowners. I have sold the collections of 2 friends and ensured that their widows got the best available deals I could find. We see these same attacks from these same groups year after year after year. I shudder to think of my boys selling some of the really sweet items in my collection that I have not taken advantage of over the years. There is no closed season on hunting coyotes in Ontario, and there is no bag limit. Do they not understand that these animals could attack their pets or even worse small children. I guess anti-hunter groups have nothing better to do, and are totally ill-informed. His mother passed away and when he got to the trap on the 4th day he had a coyote! For coyote hunting, I’m a big fan of the semi-auto rifle chambered in .223. The coyotes will come into our back yard and try to entice our dog to follow them so if we know they are near we have to keep a close eye on our pets. But an orchestrated effort will, providing of course the hunters, trappers and bounty hunters have not been stripped of the tools necessary to get the job done. Many of the claims from those opposed to the contest are driven by anti-hunting sentiment and not simply concerns over this specific issue. As is the case with trapping, it clearly states in Ontario’s Hunting Regulations Summary that it is illegal to abandon the pelt of a coyote or to let it spoil. 10 reasons why you don't see them.. The biggest investment can be time. 10 reasons to bring women coyote hunting! If we don’t do that, we are no different than those who are spewing hate toward hunting / trapping activities and those who enjoy that level of conservation. Any modern rifle from a reputable manufacturer should do the job, provided you find a load that it shoots well. // not by the browser. In the Southern half of the province, coyote hunting is open all year and there is no limit on the number  that can be taken. Despite this very liberal season, coyotes are thriving across their range in Ontario, showing that the hunting of coyotes is in no way a sustainability concern. In the end, most contest participants have a chance to win prizes for  an activity they are already doing. Sadly, a similar sentiment regarding guns would not work in today’s world. Looking at the arguments being used, it’s clear that their issue is with all coyote hunting. The OFAH goes to bat for hunters and farmers when municipal no-discharge of firearms bylaws could impede outdoor opportunities and wildlife management. The OFAH promotes coyote hunting as another great outdoors opportunity; and, coyote hunting is another way for hunters to directly assist farmers and rural landowners. The largest takeaway I got from it was that there was an actual government mandate in the US to eradicate all predators. 63% Upvoted. Dr. Rutledge described why carnivores are important for ecosystems. They will do well in Algonquin if the park is managed for deer and moose. It’s unfortunate and it’s dangerous. They have developed survival skills that have allowed them to adapt to urban and rural settings. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. While northern coyotes won’t be subject to year-round open hunting seasons, their southern Ontario cousins still are. Sorry about your ‘fairly unsuccessful’ hunting designation. HOME: INTRODUCTION: MY STORIES: PICTURES: VIDEOS: COYOTE LINKS: CONTACT **Newest Coyote down on Sept 16th 2014** Coyote down on January 26th 2014 Coyote … + 'CODEBASE="http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab">' Hunters do not need to be united with people who are doing harm to the whole community through bad optics. Well Done Lauren. Prime Time Pursuits offers coyote hunting either alone or in conjunction with multi-species waterfowling. var ts = new Date().getTime(); It appears that due to both over protection of coyotes and restrictions on gun ownership in parts of Ontario, Canada, some are getting frustrated and are seeking solutions to a problem coyote population.One such man made the comment that, “The only good coyote is a dead coyote… As they do not support legal sustainable hunting in any capacity, they will always attempt to use emotional rhetoric and bend the truth to push their beliefs. As always, check the MNRF Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary for specific wolf and coyote hunting regulations in your area. All of us who totally enjoy our great outdoors need this accurate and true response even more in this day and age. Well said , I’m glad someone understands how hunting works ! As well, there are restrictions on hunting wolves and coyotes in Northern Ontario (closed season; limit 2 per hunter). The coyote Canis latrans is one of the seven representatives of the Canidae family found in Canada. rvewong/flickr , … Hi Lauren. Thanks for shinning a light on the ignorance of the anti-hunting crew. The poisoning and trapping helped, but it never com