Coyote Question

[Doc]

Do coyote numbers and locations fluctuate with deer numbers and locations? I realize that the coyote diet consists of way more than just venison, but with all the talk about deer numbers slumping badly in certain areas, I was just curious if coyotes are capable and even likely to change home range to areas where deer numbers are higher. Can they even uproot themselves from their home area easily and follow the food when it gets scarce or are they slaves to their home territory? Anybody know?

[silent death]

Coyotes will follow the food..most coyotes have a home range that can be up to 5 miles..around here the coyotes run the ridge tops and they use the same trails the deer do but I can tell you where we find the most deer sign is also where we find the most coyote and bear sign...this year we had low deer numbers and I didn't hear any coyote but seen a bear.

Edited February 3, 2016 by silent death