In doing so Wildlife is unwittingly adding an unwanted layer of protection to the coyote. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources rule, though, exempts coyotes from the fur taker permit.

But the coyote population appears to be leveling off in Ohio after rapid growth during the 1990s, said Gehrt. Fish and Wildlife Service) Proposed small game and migratory bird hunting seasons that begin next fall were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council last week by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The Ohio State Trappers Association is proud to include a new series of educational articles on our website. When the Ohio Division of Wildlife released its proposed changes to the 2020-2021 hunting and trapping regulations, probably no proposal received more attention than the one to clarify the classification of coyotes as a furbearer and include them in the regulated trapping season along with other furbearers such as raccoon and fox (OAC 1501:31-15-09). A member recently brought to light the proposed regulation change regarding Ohio coyotes season dates and permit requirements. Division of Wildlife proposing a trapping season for 'yotes. From a press release dated Jan. 16 the proposed hunting regulation submitted to the Ohio Wildlife Council for approval reads, “Requiring a fur taker permit for coyote hunting and trapping and adding to the furbearer season”. “ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to restrict coyote trapping dates would create an undue burden on Ohio’s poultry and livestock farmers. In addition, the proposed rule was designed to address concerns of accidental trapping of non-target species (including bobcats) when trapping coyotes year round. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is considering new hunting proposals, including requiring a permit for coyote hunting. “The inability to properly control coyotes by trapping during calving, lambing, and kidding could very well cause livestock and poultry farmers whose production system is primarily pasture-based to be at risk of higher losses due to coyotes.”

In 2018 it was 15.6. “ The inability to properly control coyotes by trapping during calving, lambing and kidding could very well cause livestock and poultry farmers whose production system is primarily pasture-based to be at risk of higher losses due to coyotes.”

When coyote predation becomes a problem for a livestock operation, it can be a major issue that requires extensive measures to address. (U.S. From a press release dated Jan. 16 the proposed hunting regulation submitted to the Ohio Wildlife Council for approval reads, “Requiring a fur taker permit for coyote hunting and trapping and adding to the furbearer season”. If so, than the rancor, confusion, and mistrust circling the proposal is at an end. “ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to restrict coyote trapping dates would create an undue burden on Ohio’s poultry and livestock farmers. “The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to restrict coyote trapping dates would create an undue burden on Ohio’s poultry and livestock farmers.