Blonde Phase Coyote? Feral Dog? Coy-Dog?

[dpsurf]

Your guess is as good as mine, tail looks distinctly coyote to me but white face markings look like a husky. Also it appears to have a longer muzzle, and shorter hair (all tan-yellow) than most coyotes i've been seeing. Any ID help would be greatly appreciated.

[sampotter]

Tough to say, the coloration makes it hard to judge the shape/size of the muzzle. I have killed a couple of coyotes in CT that were absolutely yellow like a lab, saw one the same way in NY last year, and have seen black ones in CT and NY. Certainly an odd one though.Maybe you need to get a closer look...

[Lawdwaz]

Looks like your average everyday coyote, just a bit lighter looking due to the flash.

[bpb]

coyote just a different color shade. I saw 2 once that were put up. They came in with  a bunch of fox. I would have sworn they were giant red fox when they were mixed in the pile.

LOL

[Doc]

We had a huge coyote go across our front yard that was absolutely blonde in color. There is a wide range of coloration and they are not nearly as consistant as foxes.

[sbuff]

It will make a nice wall mount coyote....

[javelin74]

I am amazed nobody has gone on the rant about baiting deer, what with the lick screwed to the tree and all.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Good spot javelin. I hope this trailcam isnt located in NY, because the owner is breaking the law. Those screw on licks are baiting and illegal any time of the year.

[dpsurf]

I realize this is a NY forum, but you would be correct in hoping this trail cam isn't located in NY. I hunt several states, but thanks for the flame....ummm i mean... "totally on topic contribution." I thought this was a trail cam picture section, and not a rules and regs section (good eye though).  I do appreciate the non-assumption making responses though... I'll have to get out there and take a closer look at this dog.

[dpsurf]

P.S. my families property where the picture was taken is in N.C. to answer the next question. 

[erussell]

NC Wink ,wInk    and its in a horse pasture covering the for sale for agricultural use only.  Sorry couldn't help myself.  Looks like a young coyote with a nice pelt, seems to be the older they get the rattier they look.

[dpsurf]

Lol well at least I can appreciate glaring sarcasm, so long as it is coupled with an on topic response. I suppose my assumption, that a reasonable person would conclude that if baiting were a legal issue I would simply have put the lick on the other side of the tree, was wrong. I will not argue the logistics of family members owning land in other states, that would seem juvenile, just know that it actually happens....  Thanks for all the assistance, I suppose I will not l be posting here any longer, trolling for general information seems a better way to filter out all the nonsense.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Hmmmm, you post trail cam pics with a mineral lick in them on a NY based forum, people say something about it without flaming you at all and you get all defensive and say you arent going to post here anymore?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Yee protesteth to loudly, Brutus"...lol Seemed like a logic conclusioin to ask if it is NY since this IS a NY forum.

[CNYlungbuster]

The variation in color I believe is attributed to eastern wolf coyote crosses

[ADKSasquatch]

I say 'yote.  It pretty much looks like one, but don't forget our 'yotes are "wolf mix"....  :