Will a pack of coyotes attack, or run away, from a hiker?

Question

Will a pack of coyotes attack, or run away, from a hiker?

Answer 1

Coyotes are pretty shy creatures. They don't like to be caught out in the open much and will usually run away from humans. The only cases I've ever heard of coyotes attacking involved rabid animals.

They will make a lot of racket at night, but it is kind of fun to listen to. It always reminded me of a playground full of kids when I would hear them out on the ranch.

Answer 2

Coyotes are more of a scavenger than a predator.  Even in a pack they won't attack anything healthy that is bigger than they are.  Exceptions are:  If you are injured, down and can't shoo them away.  Or if the coyote is rabid.  It won't be in a pack then but alone and a coyote with rabies is dangerous because it won't avoid you.  They don't always foam at the mouth when they have rabies.

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Answer 3

It depends iff the the hiker is to close to her or his cubs or if youtouch thehe cub or the coyotete

Answer 4

Normally coyotes avoid humans, I said normally. However recent attacks by coyotes in California and other states have increased. And while some did have rabies an alarming number of them did not and still attacked. They do not however attack in a group like wolves do and prefer children over adults. But adults have been attacked too.

Quote; “12/24/7 Erie, CO --- Woman bitten, two dogs dead after coyote attack. On Christmas Eve, Janice Shattuck and her family had to have their dog "Lola," a 3-year-old Maltese, euphemized. Earlier in the morning, another of their dogs "Eddie," a 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/Shih Tzu mix, died after being attacked by coyotes.”

Source; http://www.varmintal.com/attac.htm

More attacks and information;

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,3549...

http://tchester.org/sgm/lists/coyote_att...

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/...

So to answer your question; yes coyotes normally run from human’s or hide as you pass by. But the increase of recent attacks should be a red flag that they are being far bolder. I would use caution and carry a walking stick or something for protection. A firearm or at least bear spray may save one from getting bit. And never leave small children unattended in coyote country!

Answer 5

lay down and play dead and see what happens

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Answer 6

   Here are some recent facts that I have learned about coyotes in the past year- adults need not fear the coyote- they seem to be extremely timid and shy when confronted by the human smell. However, there have been several documented attacks on small children 12 and under.I would advise you not to let your small children hike alone in coyote country.

Answer 7

just crank up a rabbit squealing at a 120 decibals, lol! me and my brother , when we were kids, sat on the rifle range burm one night screwin with the coyotes with a tape of a dying rabbit. we had put the player on the range p a system and turned it up to full blast. i think we must have scared off every coyote within 5 miles. they still probably pass down the tale of the mega-rabbit.

Answer 8

run away, on rare occasion they can be a threat to small children, but unless rabid they stay away from humans.  

Answer 9

I am a long time Alaskan hunter and trapper.

Coyotes, fox and wolf have a natural distrust of humans.  You can expect them to run once they are able to confirm you are human.  Sometimes in September and October when the kits (young) are finally on their own they act like stupid teenagers and do not run - this is usually nothing more than a photo op if your camera is handy.  One quick shout and they take off running!

It's only in areas with confirmed rabbies that you can have an issue with a cannine.  If you are traveling in a rabbies active area a small 22 rifle or pistol is fine for keeping them at bay.

Hope this helps

Answer 10

coyotes are shy but opportunistic. If you are very small, weak, or injured you may have trouble with a pack of them... but that would be rare. I used to call them all the time with a mouse squeaker .. they are curious yet cautious.

I have had singles stumble up on me deer hunting from a stand or out feeding cattle. They seem surprised to see me ... and leave if I make a move.

I have seen a female act like she was in heat... to attract a house dog. Fido went sniffin and the rest of the pack came after him.