One or two might make it to age 4. The bottom line is that coyotes seldom live to a ripe old age. The overwhelming majority die before they reach the age of 3; only a few survive more than 6 years. One was 7, one was 8 and one grizzled old veteran lived to be Agency biologists estimate their population throughout most of the state to be roughly one animal per square mile.
In poor habitat, such as the Monongahela and George Washington national forests, the population density is only one-eighth of that, roughly 0. Assuming a 50 percent annual mortality rate in the overall population, about 6, coyotes die or are killed each year. Of those, roughly 2, are killed for their pelts by hunters or trappers. There is no bag limit on coyotes. They may be hunted year-round during the daytime, and at night between Jan. Artificial lights and night-vision scopes are legal for night hunting, as are electronic calling devices.
Firearms used at night must be shotguns firing No. Reach John McCoy at johnmccoy wvgazettemail. Sorry , an error occurred. Get Started. Log In Register. You are logged in. Switch accounts. Offers go here. Choose wisely! Coyotes living in populated areas get used to people, and are drawn to yards by pets, pet food, garbage and potential denning sites.
This proximity causes occasional attacks on humans — including, in relatively rare instances, predatory attacks on small children. Preventing conflicts requires increasing awareness of local coyote activity, protecting pets, eliminating food and habitat and, whenever possible, hazing coyotes that encroach into yards and parks.
In West Virginia, it is illegal to trap animals without a permit. It is illegal to keep wildlife captive for any length of time. It is also illegal to move animals to another location without prior approval. In West Virginia, WildlifeHelp. Skip to main content. I am in West Virginia change state.
How to avoid conflicts with coyotes: Do not feed coyotes Do not let pets run loose or unattended Do not run from a coyote Report aggressive or fearless coyotes immediately Do not create conflict - If a coyote is attempting to avoid humans and pets, do not seek out opportunities to haze or aggravate the animal.
Coyotes can even be hunted at night with artificial light or night vision technology during certain times of year. Since no single method is effective in every situation, successful coyote management must involve an integrated approach that includes a variety of methods combining good husbandry practices with effective management techniques.
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Beginning in , coyote hunting with any color artificial light will be permitted Jan. Firearms are restricted to rifles and pistols of. In addition, fox are permitted to be hunted with artificial lights from Jan. The next time you notice a monarch butterfly, with its brilliant orange and black wings rimmed with white dots, take a good long appreciative look.
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