jjo
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Planning my next hiking trip to the "whites"in a few months. Last week while training on a short day hike here in N. Illinois, my yellow lab and I encountered a Coyote in a very much "stalking" mode. He continued to go back and forth and draw closer as I held him @ bay with a 2" log I stumbled on. He was persistant and I finally had to leave my dog and pursue him w the log which made him retreat for about 15 sec. As we headed back toward the car, he continue to stalk us showing up at different points on the trail. My 85 lb lab is very docile (typical of the breed). I continued to make noise w the log and all finally ended OK as we arrived at the car. I reported to the Park service and they stated he was probably about 45-50 Lbs and only curious.(rrright..)We have had many several serious coyote attacks in this area (generally small to large animals) and they usually act as a pack...
What's your take on coyote danger? (anywhere)
Are there any in the whites??
It scared me a bit and alerted to me the bigger danger of a pack acting as a group. They appear to be fearless and relentless as well as mangy, ugly. My small knife and log probably would have been no match for a "pack". Love to hear your thoughts...
What's your take on coyote danger? (anywhere)
Are there any in the whites??
It scared me a bit and alerted to me the bigger danger of a pack acting as a group. They appear to be fearless and relentless as well as mangy, ugly. My small knife and log probably would have been no match for a "pack". Love to hear your thoughts...