Coyote Bounty
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I'm glad they are using the money wisely instead of doling out money to any ole hunter.
Coyotes have to be killed in the right place at the right time to have any kind of impact on deer survivability.
http://unitedwildlifecooperative.org
Coyotes have to be killed in the right place at the right time to have any kind of impact on deer survivability.
http://unitedwildlifecooperative.org
Who are the select Few? I'd like to be one of the select few.... what gives. I think that's a Joke.
"50 Bounty on Coyotes" Page 1 in Bold Headline, Page 50 article continued - to a "select" group of hunters.
Maybe they meant the select few members of monster muleys.
CS
"50 Bounty on Coyotes" Page 1 in Bold Headline, Page 50 article continued - to a "select" group of hunters.
Maybe they meant the select few members of monster muleys.
CS
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LAST EDITED ON Mar-20-12 AT 05:11PM (MST)[p]Might as well put it into heli gunning then. That sux at 50 a coyote I could actually afford to go call the little buggers every weekend. 20 a dog isnt cutting it but better than nothing I guess.
Zeke
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I agree with you all but let's give it a couple (or more) years to work before we complain. The State guys are actually listening to the deer hunters. That's a good thing!
I also suspect that yotes from every surrounding State would be brought in for the bounty if it was a wide open affair. I'm glad it's controlled so the coyote hunters can do the most good IN UTAH.
There's nothing preventing us from getting out there to do our part too! I've got my sights set on some really large coyote/dog hybrids.
Zeke
I also suspect that yotes from every surrounding State would be brought in for the bounty if it was a wide open affair. I'm glad it's controlled so the coyote hunters can do the most good IN UTAH.
There's nothing preventing us from getting out there to do our part too! I've got my sights set on some really large coyote/dog hybrids.
Zeke
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So has anyone figured out how to become a select Hunter?
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rodsroost
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I would think the Fish and Game would be able to answer your question if you asked them.
I know there's a lot of interest in how the new predator-control program is going to work, and we're still trying to sort out the details. Here's a short FAQ about the new laws and what they mean. I'll follow up here when I know more.
Amy Canning
Communications Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Amy Canning
Communications Specialist
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
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wuffie
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Really? Really? the dwr didn't push this, don p. did, and it was last minute dancing. the dwr will get things worked out soon...geeze
If I'm going to be paying out more on my licesnse for mandatory predator control, I want a chance to earn it back...
Very deceiving the way it was communicated out or hyped.
Anybody have a link to the Deseret News Paper or the Tribune when the press release was first sent out? Sounds like we are taking a few steps back after the communication.
A dead coyote anytime of the year is a good thing. They kill year round.
CS
Very deceiving the way it was communicated out or hyped.
Anybody have a link to the Deseret News Paper or the Tribune when the press release was first sent out? Sounds like we are taking a few steps back after the communication.
A dead coyote anytime of the year is a good thing. They kill year round.
CS
woodruffhunter
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Amy:
Thank you for the link.
The DWR/those parties responsible should have had everything aligned before this was even signed. Terrible communication.
Thank you for the link.
The DWR/those parties responsible should have had everything aligned before this was even signed. Terrible communication.
1911
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Bet you could buy a lot of cyanide traps for that kind of dough.
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OttercreekKid
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Can you get the $50 bounty plus sell the hide? Anyone know?
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A lot of rumor and hearsay(sp)
The biggest problem with an at large $50.00 bounty will be insuring that the money is going to coyotes killed in Utah.
I am sure that some of the money will be set aside for a bounty available to all for coyotes killed in Utah it would be nice if hunters could kill enough to use up this money every year.
Money will also be set aside for wildlife services and aerial gunning.
While some will be dedicated for removing coyotes in low fawn survival areas.
The biggest problem with an at large $50.00 bounty will be insuring that the money is going to coyotes killed in Utah.
I am sure that some of the money will be set aside for a bounty available to all for coyotes killed in Utah it would be nice if hunters could kill enough to use up this money every year.
Money will also be set aside for wildlife services and aerial gunning.
While some will be dedicated for removing coyotes in low fawn survival areas.
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I contacted the DWR VIA email and asked how I could be become a SELECT HUNTER (only a select few may be given the priveledge of collecting 50.00 a coyote) I was given the following response:
"In the state of Utah , coyotes are not considered "protected" wildlife. Therefore, they can be hunted at any time without a license. Also, our agency does not place any restrictions on the spotlighting of coyotes. Individual county and city governments create their own laws on this practice. In order to inquire about these laws, contact the city or county in which you are interested in hunting.
The DWR does not offer a bounty for coyotes, however, individual county and city governments may. Since the coyote is not under our jurisdiction, we do not keep a list of which cities or counties may be offering bounties. You will need to contact these agencies individually.
Please keep in mind that this information is subject to change and may be updated at any time.
What predator-related legislation passed in 2012?
The Utah Legislature passed two predator-related bills in 2012. The first bill, Predator Control Funding (Senate Bill 87), adds a $5 fee to all Utah big game hunting permits. The money will fund a program to control populations of predatory animals that endanger the health of Utah's non-predatory wildlife.
The second bill, Mule Deer Protection Act (Senate Bill 245), allocates general funding to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ($500,000) and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food ($250,000). The legislation directs our agencies to work together ? and with other government entities ? to administer programs that reduce and control coyote populations, particularly in areas where predation of mule deer occurs.
When did the new laws go into effect?
Governor Gary Herbert signed both bills into law on March 17, and the funding will be available on July 1, 2012.
When will the $5 fee be added to the cost of big game permits?
The $5 fee for predator control will be added to all big game permits, starting with the 2012 antlerless permits and any remaining big game permits sold after July 1, 2012.
How will the new predator-control program work?
We are working with sportsmen, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and USDA-Wildlife Services to coordinate and implement an effective predator-control program. Our goal is to develop a program that will target coyotes (and other predators) in the right places ? and at the right times of year ? to reduce the impact they have on mule deer populations. As soon as the program details are finalized, we will send out a news release and post the information on our website.
Do these new laws raise the coyote bounty to $50?
The laws themselves do not increase the bounties that counties pay for coyotes. The new predator-control program may include an increased bounty on coyotes, but details have not yet been finalized. For now, bounty amounts remain unchanged in counties that offer coyote-bounty programs."
Apparantly the cart is still in front of the horse and they havent figured out who will be allowed to collect the 50.00 bounty per coyote. Just a measure that keeps coyotes shot in other States from coming to utah for bounty collection is all I can figure. If they want full control of that I think they should put it all into aireal gunning. JMO.
"In the state of Utah , coyotes are not considered "protected" wildlife. Therefore, they can be hunted at any time without a license. Also, our agency does not place any restrictions on the spotlighting of coyotes. Individual county and city governments create their own laws on this practice. In order to inquire about these laws, contact the city or county in which you are interested in hunting.
The DWR does not offer a bounty for coyotes, however, individual county and city governments may. Since the coyote is not under our jurisdiction, we do not keep a list of which cities or counties may be offering bounties. You will need to contact these agencies individually.
Please keep in mind that this information is subject to change and may be updated at any time.
What predator-related legislation passed in 2012?
The Utah Legislature passed two predator-related bills in 2012. The first bill, Predator Control Funding (Senate Bill 87), adds a $5 fee to all Utah big game hunting permits. The money will fund a program to control populations of predatory animals that endanger the health of Utah's non-predatory wildlife.
The second bill, Mule Deer Protection Act (Senate Bill 245), allocates general funding to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources ($500,000) and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food ($250,000). The legislation directs our agencies to work together ? and with other government entities ? to administer programs that reduce and control coyote populations, particularly in areas where predation of mule deer occurs.
When did the new laws go into effect?
Governor Gary Herbert signed both bills into law on March 17, and the funding will be available on July 1, 2012.
When will the $5 fee be added to the cost of big game permits?
The $5 fee for predator control will be added to all big game permits, starting with the 2012 antlerless permits and any remaining big game permits sold after July 1, 2012.
How will the new predator-control program work?
We are working with sportsmen, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and USDA-Wildlife Services to coordinate and implement an effective predator-control program. Our goal is to develop a program that will target coyotes (and other predators) in the right places ? and at the right times of year ? to reduce the impact they have on mule deer populations. As soon as the program details are finalized, we will send out a news release and post the information on our website.
Do these new laws raise the coyote bounty to $50?
The laws themselves do not increase the bounties that counties pay for coyotes. The new predator-control program may include an increased bounty on coyotes, but details have not yet been finalized. For now, bounty amounts remain unchanged in counties that offer coyote-bounty programs."
Apparantly the cart is still in front of the horse and they havent figured out who will be allowed to collect the 50.00 bounty per coyote. Just a measure that keeps coyotes shot in other States from coming to utah for bounty collection is all I can figure. If they want full control of that I think they should put it all into aireal gunning. JMO.
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