Coyote problems in WINDCREST (San Antonio, Anton: city hall, Home Depot, neighborhoods)

[wCat]

I have first hand knowledge that the city of Windcrest is fighting a growing coyote problem. Initially there were random sightings of one lone coyote here and there. Then pups were found and relocated, but the mom has alluded animal control. Recently there have been sightings of more than one....possibly a mother with a young adult or even a young pregnant female coyote. There may be more than the city officials had initially thought.

The city of Windcrest apparently has not taken a very aggressive approach, and sadly there are now reports of pets missing and even remains of residents pets being found in green belt areas.

If anyone has family or friends in Windcrest please advise them to make sure young pets, cats and small dogs are watched at all times when they are outdoors. That is ALL the city is advising residents to do at this time. These coyotes have been sighted from the NE corner of Windcrest, following the creek bed that runs through the city all the way down behind Home Depot. They also have been on the golf course.

Special note, they have also been jumping low fences into yards and have been seen in full daylight. Anyone concerned in the area needs to speak to City Hall or the police department with suggestions or complaints regarding this situation.

[Drzy]

Originally Posted by wCat

These coyotes have been sighted from the NE corner of Windcrest, following the creek bed that runs through the city all the way down behind Home Depot.

I always wondered where they buy those Acme products.

[Deep Forest]

Couldn't you just find someone to come in and "pop" them ??? Two shots, two kills end of story.......

[Paka]

You would think that with the recent Rabies findings in SA (some guy got bitten or scratched by a kitten that tested Rabid) you would think that the local law enforcement would be there quickly to take care of the problem.

I am going to send you a DM on how I think you might be able to "solve" this issue.

[Dopo]

Originally Posted by Drzy

I always wondered where they buy those Acme products.

Do coyotes look funnier in person than in the cartoon?

[perticusrex]

Originally Posted by Calle13

The cops should just give the Coyote tickets, they seem to do that to everyone else.

They dont want to be accused of discriminating against Coyotes

[dmmjsm]

Are coyotes very common here in SA?

[wCat]

Originally Posted by dmmjsm

Are coyotes very common here in SA?

Coyotes are natural predatory animals in South Texas. They are generally more common in rural areas, but with lots of development going on all over town, they are being forced out of those more natural settings. The are definitely NOT endangered, but they are protected.

Some communities that are adjacent to large parks or wooded areas will have more sitings, but in general, coyotes are not found in tightly developed residential neighborhoods.

San Antonio has a lot of "green belts" that are flood plains or dry creek beds that cannot be developed. Some are made into parks and some are not maintained. These areas are perfect highways into residential areas.

That makes the answer to your question "yes" and "no".....depending on what part of town and the access to nature preserves or undeveloped raw land.

As far as the City of Windcrest.....no. This is highly unusual for that community which was developed in the early 60's.

[sapphire]

Is this your coyote, Wcat? I don't know where Woodbridge is???

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[Deep Forest]

I see that Coyotes in Windcrest were not a big problem but now that they're in San Antonio it's like OMG call out the National Guard.....