Do you think this poses a threat to my 10lb Yorkie that goes out to take a wiz at this time every morming?

That appears to be a gray wolf but since this is NJ, that can't be possible.

 

So to answer your question Frank, your little dog, who is adorable by the way, should be kept guarded at all times.

That is one very huge healthy yote!

Time to arm the pup.

What's the laws on shooting animals like that that pose a threat to you, your family or your property

What's the laws on shooting animals like that that pose a threat to you, your family or your property

 

This is NJ - you have no right to protect yourself. Call the cops and animal control, and run and cower in a corner.

This yote was in the woods about 100yds from the house. So as long as he keeps his distance I have no problem with him.

My fear is, and I have bright floods close to the house, that this guy lurks in the shadows and grabs "Ernie", who is not a rocket scientist and grew up in an apartment.

 

On the other hand he looks well fed and coming close to the house would not be the easiest opportunity for a meal.

Nothing a Bow can't fix Frank. Time to start waking up a little earlier with the night vision my friend

Well it still is coyote hunting season....

Nothing a Bow can't fix Frank. Time to start waking up a little earlier with the night vision my friend

 

Matt- Kimber walks Ernie at 4:30...You don't think I'm up at that time. But she's a "natural born killer" anyway. Who do you think protects ME???

Well it still is coyote hunting season....

 

 

Nick- live and let live, unless I'm confronted... He has no food value...

The good news is that there'll be fewer stray cats in your neighborhood.

The good news is that there'll be fewer stray cats in your neighborhood.

 

The local chinese restaurant won't be happy then..

The good news is that there'll be fewer stray cats in your neighborhood.

 

Rabbits also, so Frank can plant a garden now..

The local chinese restaurant won't be happy then..

If I said that, it could be considered offensive and completely non-PC.

If I said that, it could be considered offensive and completely non-PC.

That's why I said it. And when have I ever cared about being PC?

Matt- Kimber walks Ernie at 4:30...You don't think I'm up at that time. But she's a "natural born killer" anyway. Who do you think protects ME???

 

That would yourself with your endless pointless babble. You just bore everything to death

shoulda plinked me off with a 22

That would yourself with your endless pointless babble. You just bore everything to death

 

And Matt let's not forget my inability to understand...

What the Fuk you're talking about...

Nick- live and let live, unless I'm confronted... He has no food value...

 

Kill with prejudice. They are a huge problem for us in the NW part of the state with sheep, goat and chickens. The issue will only get worse.

Kill with prejudice. They are a huge problem for us in the NW part of the state with sheep, goat and chickens. The issue will only get worse.

sounds like the yotes are cutting in to your action

Frank,

 

A miniature pincher was killed in Jefferson not too long ago by a coyote. We had plenty of coyotes near my home and my dogs would know they were out there. However, they were tougher and a little bigger than the average coyote and a team. My boy dog would get pretty happy at times and I suspect there was a cute little coyote philly out there. They would not have stood a chance if there was a pack, but they would have been formidable enough as a pair. Coyotes are definitely a risk to small dogs and pet cats as well.

 

I would suggest that your dog is NOT off leash. By the way, there was at least one breeding pair of wolves on the nearby govt. facility.

 

I saw one on my property not too long ago that really looked like a cross between a coyote and a red fox.

 

Again, I would not have off leash, particularly at night or in the dusk/dawn period. Coyotes rarely come out during the day, though.

 

They seem to be increasing in the area, but I am personally more concerned with the larger long-tailed feline that I have seen at least a couple of times in the neighborhood. Not too mention the noises sometimes at night.

That yote is HEALTHY!!!

I love shooting yotes...tough to bring in though...

that yote looks like a typical NJ resident... very well fed. Myself included.

 

He looks like he has the run of the buffet in your neighborhood.

That's why I said it. And when have I ever cared about being PC?

 

And neither am I!

 

That yote is HEALTHY!!!

I love shooting yotes...tough to bring in though...

 

Very -- But if your property is large enough rifles change the rules.

That appears to be a gray wolf but since this is NJ, that can't be possible.

 

So to answer your question Frank, your little dog, who is adorable by the way, should be kept guarded at all times.

 

NJ has wolves and wolf hybrids.