BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 So.... it seems maybe coyote sightings are on the rise (?), as an internal advisory was issued...If coyotes have been spotted in a location, all trash cans and dumpsters should be emptied and cleaned nightly. No food should be left out where it might be accessible.Do not approach any coyote seen approaching humans, asit may be sick or injured. Also do not run away as this could inadvertently activate its instinct to chase. If the coyote is moving toward humans, yell loudly and wave your arms to scare it away until you can leave the area. When leaving, do so slowly to clear a path for the coyote to exit.Report all coyote sightings to Pest Management - 407-938-3902 or 8240-3902 (available 24/7)In addition, coyote information was posted from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee:Coyotes are members of the dog family and resemble German Shepherds with a bushy tail.Coyotes have appeared in Central Florida since the mid 1980s. They are currently found in every county in Florida.Coyotes can be seen during the day and at night, but are typically most active at sunset and sunrise.Coyotes are skittish and not considered a threat to human safety; however, they should never be approached or fed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Haven't seen one here yet, but have heard howling at nights. Others have seen them, maybe I don't get up early enough since I quit my paying job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is the first I've heard of coyotes around WDW. But, I'm not surprised. We have a bad problem with them around where I live. Cats and small dogs have been killed by them. They are not native to Florida. I don't know why they just don't eliminate them. Or, at least bring in some Road Runners to deal with the problem. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Meep! Meep! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I saw one once, a few years ago. I was walking Brady out on the 300 dog walk and it was on the other side of the canal, just along the tree line, watching us. At some point it just wandered away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mtnmanky...aka Leon 72 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 They are numerous enough and pests enough in Kentucky they are open season all year for hunters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is the first I've heard of coyotes around WDW. But, I'm not surprised. We have a bad problem with them around where I live. Cats and small dogs have been killed by them. They are not native to Florida. I don't know why they just don't eliminate them. Or, at least bring in some Road Runners to deal with the problem. TCD I live nearby and we have quite a few that frequent our subdivision (rural). Saw several crossing Osceola Parkway a little while ago. Winter Garden has many, and several people have lost their pets. A friend of mine lives there and says when he leaves in the early morning to head to work at Disney, he may see 6 or 7 of them prior to leaving his subdivision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Do people in Florida not own guns? A 22 is all you need to get rid of your problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Do people in Florida not own guns?A 22 is all you need to get rid of your problem. Sure, just not necessarily able to use them in certain areas (or at least talk about it). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laura 17 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 So far I have never seen a Coyote. Deer, bobcat or some big scary looking cat, turkeys, a dead black creepy snake, and an armadillo. I love Florida. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McMonsters..........Kelly 48 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I was sitting outside the 1800 loop this past Dec and saw a "dog" run through about 2 in the morning. I told the guy walking his dog to keep an eye out and he said he'd thought he saw it earlier and it was likely a coyote.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Saw a coyote today. It was off to the right in front of a wooded area just before the Epcot toll plaza. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Haven't seen jaguars, but have seen some huge hogs, armadillos, and bobcats (I think) in the area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bord1niowa......Curt 79 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I finally asked what those round things with the hole in the middle along the tree line going towards the Fort were. I was told they are African bee traps. I was told they haven't caught any here yet but there was a large number of them in the Tampa area. What I would like to know is why would Africanized bees be the only ones being coerced into the traps? Anybody else hear anything about these? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 I finally asked what those round things with the hole in the middle along the tree line going towards the Fort were. I was told they are African bee traps. I was told they haven't caught any here yet but there was a large number of them in the Tampa area. What I would like to know is why would Africanized bees be the only ones being coerced into the traps? Anybody else hear anything about these? They only serve up African foods in those bee traps... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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