Controlling the Coyote Population
The Sierra Club and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) were presenting an
alternative to Wyoming ranchers for controlling the coyote population. After
years of the ranchers using the tried and true methods of shooting and/or
trapping the predator, the tree-huggers had a "more humane" solution. They
proposed that: (1) the animals be captured alive; and (2) the males be castrated
and let loose again – that would control the population.
This was ACTUALLY proposed to the Wyoming Wool and Sheep Grower's Association by
the Sierra Club and the USFS. All of the ranchers thought about this amazing
idea for a couple of minutes.
Finally, an old boy in the back stood up, tipped his hat back and said, "Son, I
don't think you understand the problem. Those coyotes ain't fooling’ around with
our sheep - they're eatin' 'em."