Neal Bolton

Coyote Proof Neal Bolton

This book provides in-depth and practical tips on how to coyote-proof your yard and pets from coyotes. Fatal coyote attacks on pets are on the rise, and attacks against humans are also an issue. You can prevent negative interactions with coyotes by following some basic guidelines and securing your yard. Coyotes are North America's most adaptable predator. Their range is expanding and there are more coyotes in North America today than at any other time in history. Thousands of pets are killed by coyotes every month in the U. S. and Canada ... and news reports indicate that attacks on people are becoming increasingly common. The fact is: predators - including coyotes - must hunt, kill and eat prey in order to survive. It is their nature - it is nature. But for lack of understanding, many people are shocked when conflicts occur between humans, their pets... and coyotes. This conflict with predators is nothing new - increasingly prevalent perhaps, but not new. We cannot completely eliminate coyotes - nor would we ever want to. But with a few simple steps - toward both defense and offense - we can safeguard our communities from the risk they pose. We can make our pets, children, yards, and neighborhoods ... Coyote-Proof.