123 | “Coyote hunting under attack again legislation (LD 814) - who is fighting for the deer herd?”

Our guest is Tim Farrar who is an expert coyote hunter from Maine and been hunting ad studying them since early 70’s. Anti-hunting legislation being heard in legislative session – Bill LD814 anti-hunting assault on coyote hunting year-round. After we recorded this podcast, Maine House Bill LD 814’s public hearing date was changed to April 3rd. 2023 at 1pm in the Cross Building Rm 206. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=814&PID=1456&snum=131 Why ???– coyote population in Maine has thrived even though hunters have hunted for decades. Nothing is driving this bill from a scientific perspective. Tim talks about a transient population being as big as a resident population. Pups drift from the mom in September. Territories can spread out approaching 100 miles. Coyotes can kill a moose??? Once a female coyote is bred, they will move into deer yards for an easier food source. Do coyotes influence the bobcat population? Spring Thaw is sold out. Thanks for all your support. Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedback. Please use the link below. The Big Woods Team… https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Contact