Coyotes have been on my trapping agenda for over 50 years. Other than wolves and wolverines, they are probably my favorite trapping quarry. Here's f few pictures of memorable coyotes.

This is a typical early-season coyote from east-central Idaho.



This is a summer coyote that was released in north Idaho.



Peeking out through the summer forbs. A pretty lady.



This was "Mutton", my pet coyote. His "security blanket" was a #2 Victor coil. Carried it everywhere.

Wiley. My pet coyote as a pup. Feeding him white mice out in the yard. He did that up in the pounce thing. Had never seen a mouse before. I think Mom Dad big Sister just keep them fed till they get good at hunting. They are born hunters.

Got loose and stayed out all night. Wife gave him stuffed animals to tear up and play with. Next morning yard was full of kids stuff he drug home including one of those big wheel tricycles. I managed to find who owned most of it.

They are best left in the den or killed. Was 7-8 when he chewed my wife up. I was "off grid" trapping. She shot it.

His pee was good stuff. I think cause he was not scared in the collection pen.

PS his tail was not bobbed. Just the picture angle

danny -

My coyote only made it to 2-years old, then disappeared. Went everywhere with a pet raven and his trap. Would leave for up to 2 weeks at a time, then return. Never got aggressive; always happy to return home.

Jack

I grew up without coyotes. And I wish I could go back to that time, but I can't so I kill every coyote I can
Always a firearm in the car or on my shoulder when I'm out and about

I know I'm not supposed to hate, but I hate coyotes

I’ve posted some of these pics before

Coyote that was calm and relaxed.

Beautiful Pictures

Wonderful pics, all.

Coyotes...I think I've been commissioned to do more of those than any other fur bearer. They are always fun to do.

Thanks Wetdog!

Tray, muskratwalt, etc -- great additions! Thanks!

Sharon - Again, thanks for art. Beautiful!

Gulo & Danny,
That's interesting info on the "pet" Coyotes.

Sharon,
Outstanding artistry...as always!

Talker



Two Front Feet



One-Eyed coyote



Little guy. Danny is right, leave em in the den or . . . .

My favorite coyote pic, double trapped.

May I ask why? (Have they gotten your livestock or pets?)

I like fox trapping, but I have to make a set that will hold one of my areas big ugly worthless coyotes
Fortunately I live in an area where most feel the same as me

Wonderful work. I love that one with the pups.