Predator Management:
Predator Management 2004 Data
Predator losses $18.3 million
224,200 animals
Predator control $9.8 million
Cost per ewe > $3.00
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1999 2004
Number Number
Head Head
Coyotes 183,500 135,600
Dogs 41,300 29,800
Big cats 15,600 12,700
Bears 7,800 8,500
Foxes 8,100 6,300
Eagles 10,700 4,200
Bobcats 12,700 11,100
Other 11,000 16,000
Control Methods:
Control Methods Lethal
Poison
Aerial gunning
Snares
Traps
Hunting
Calling
Hounds
Denning Non-lethal
Guard animals
Donkey/burros
Dogs
Llamas
Fencing
Penning
Predator Management:
Predator Management Situation dependent
experiencing losses
must eliminate problem
kill predator
remove or sell sheep
Utilize Wildlife services
Wildlife Services:
Wildlife Services USDA
protect public
water sheds
airports
protect and assist producers
State Federal Match
No losses Occurring:
No losses Occurring Leave native coyote population alone
territorial
Proper dead animal disposal
Compost
Burial
Incineration or burning