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I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 15:57
by spanky
At around midnight last Friday night on Route 4 in Mendon (east of the church and west of the Irene washout), what I believe to be a coyote ran right in front of me. Damn thing disappeared in front of my hood and I for sure thought I was going to tag it. Thankfully, no thump!
I can only assume it was a coyote, too big to be a dog or a fox. Too small to be a deer. I only caught a glimpse of it as it ran from the driver's side. I didn't see it to the right.
So glad I missed and and pretty cool to know they're out there!
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 16:04
by Pedro
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 16:21
by KingsFourMan
Next time take him out, they are everywhere and very destructive to other wildlife.
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 17:07
by twilkas
No shortage. Skin it and tan it.
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 17:08
by daytripper
Coyotes don't get much over 50-60 lbs, many dogs are bigger than them.
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 17:31
by Seamus the Leprechan
Had two run right by me and my kid in the front yard. And another time one was sitting next to my detached garage when I was leaving for work.
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 24th, '21, 21:26
by spanky
Holy carp. I gather I should’ve hit the accelerator instead of the brake. Same with deer! Of course, I would if I knew I wouldn’t damage my car. /s
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 25th, '21, 03:36
by Big Bob
Coyotes, bears, deer, bobcats, I even had an owl fly and hit my car the other day! They are all around Northern New England.
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 25th, '21, 10:15
by throbster
Re: I almost hit a coyote on Route 4
Posted: Dec 25th, '21, 11:02
by Dickc
Was there a nearby roadrunner taunting it?