Do You Think It Acceptable to Shoot Javalinas and Coyotes Around Your house?

[Arizona Mike]

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[Sandduner]

Originally Posted by Valley Native

I probably wouldn't shoot a coyote if it was simply wandering through my neighborhood, but we have to remember that coyotes are predators, and are looking for anything edible ... which includes pets and (yes) even people! Some people's attitudes toward nature and wildlife really amaze me, especially the ones who make it sound like anything in nature is equal in importance to humans. Sorry to disappoint you ecology nuts, but I believe humans are far superior to coyotes, javelinas, birds, rodents, insects, cactus, or anything else in nature. Chances are that if a coyote or other wild animals is on your property, it is looking for its next meal, which could be your dog, your cat, or even your child.

I agree.....I'm on the border of queen creek and gilbert. I see coyotes all the time during the day and they are out looking for their next meal.

[FloppyRunner]

I'd bet your child, even on the fringes of the Phoenix-metro area, has a better chance of being struck by lightning than by being taken by a coyote, unless you set him/her in the desert and walk away.