Coyotes Are 'Here to Stay,' Trapper Tells Concerned Residents
An experienced coyote trapper told a small crowd of Decatur and Druid Hills residents that trapping coyotes would restore their fear of humans, but would never eliminate the animals from the area.
Trapping urban coyotes is an effective way to remove nuisance animals and instill fear in the creatures, but won't eliminate the predators from an area, an experienced coyote trapper told a small crowd of Decatur and Druid Hills residents Tuesday night. Trapper Chip Elliot, owner of Atlanta Wildlife Relocator, said metro Atlanta "is never going to be clear of coyotes ever again. They're here to stay." Tuesday's meeting at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany was organized by Decatur resident Christy Bosarge, whose cat was attacked and killed by coyotes, and the Druid Hills Civic Association, which is monitoring residents' concerns about coyotes. Bosarge has been alarmed about the threat coyotes pose to humans since the normally nocturnal …
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Monty
10:20 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
Any REASONABLE person understands the biological differences between cats and dogs and cats do not, for the most part take to a leash. Never have. Never will. Besides, a leash is not a shield. An elderly couple had their dog AND leash snatched as they were walking the dog. And no I don't think it is "fear mongering" to expect protection and service when living in a city. more ›