Town seeks advice on coyotes
04.03.10
30 to 40 deer wintering in the township, particularly in the wooded area near Champlain subdivision, hungry predators support their prey, "he said.
This week, an official wildlife control is to understand the information and advise the chief of Charlotte County on what, if any, to do about a family of coyotes should live in the area of Sports Harry Mallory field around Champlain subdivision.
The community took the step after 13-year old girl on her way home from the seminar was confronted by a coyote on Friday. She identified the animal later in a sketchbook, Henderson said.
"Obviously there is a section of the family in the town of coyotes, he said." A family unit if there is a good supply of rations, could be four to six or seven animals. "
"We believe it is a sport area behind the acreage. This is where you can hear the night howling and yipping.
The deer move in hamlet in search of food and away from coyotes and hunters, spokesman Resources Department Fitting Matt Jones said in Fredericton.
Source: Telegraph-Journal