Would a bell keep coyotes away?

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benelli
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Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by benelli » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:24 pm

I just got back from running Scout out in the desert. When we left, there was a coyote that had come within about 20 yards of me, and was at least that close to him. It wasn't acting aggressive or anything, just standing there watching us, but I called Scout in and we left. Do you think putting a bell on his collar might help keep coyotes out a little farther from him? Startle them a little so they don't care to investigate?

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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by birddog1968 » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:29 pm

I doubt it....
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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by seacowboy » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:32 pm

May act as a dinner bell for some, but may bump them on out of the area.

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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by Cajun Casey » Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:35 pm

As smart as habituated coyotes are, it would more likely attract them.
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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by rinker » Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:13 pm

At 20 yards, a 12 gauge would deter them.

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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by MonsterDad » Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:16 pm

I think a few Komondors would do a better job.

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Re: Would a bell keep coyotes away?

Post by benelli » Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:48 pm

Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to shoot them ... they receive full protection from the government since they're on a military base. :)

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