Our ground is fairly flat, but there are some large dug dens. I can now identify the armadillo dens based on their distinctive trails. I thought the larger dens were for badgers. I now suspect they are for coyotes, since I have a lot more of those than badgers. I probably need to set up a game camera the next time I see a fresh burrow.
I have never even take a shot at a coyote. Time to read up on all of the relevant regulations.
Rod, now is the time of year to start trapping them. If I were you, I'd contact the Kansas Fur Harvesters Association and see if they can recommend a few trappers that target coyotes in your area and have them get to trapping on your place NOW. Fur is prime, while the prices aren't great there are some guys out there that still trap. That's the best way to reduce their population and if you don't know how to trap all you will be doing is educating them. Traps work 24/7 not just when you are out there.
