When the Ohio Division of Wildlife released its proposed changes to the 2020-2021 hunting and trapping regulations, probably no proposal received more attention than the one to clarify the classification of coyotes as a furbearer and include them in the regulated trapping season along with other furbearers such as raccoon and fox (OAC 1501:31-15-09). Division of Wildlife proposing a trapping season for 'yotes. If so, than the rancor, confusion, and mistrust circling the proposal is at an end. In doing so Wildlife is unwittingly adding an unwanted layer of protection to the coyote.

When coyote predation becomes a problem for a livestock operation, it can be a major issue that requires extensive measures to address.


View Articles. “ The inability to properly control coyotes by trapping during calving, lambing and kidding could very well cause livestock and poultry farmers whose production system is primarily pasture-based to be at risk of higher losses due to coyotes.” Comments: I don't know, get to the point already. “The inability to properly control coyotes by trapping during calving, lambing, and kidding could very well cause livestock and poultry farmers whose production system is primarily pasture-based to be at risk of higher losses due to coyotes.”
In addition, the proposed rule was designed to address concerns of accidental trapping of non-target species (including bobcats) when trapping coyotes year round. Ohio Hunters Enjoy Spring Wild Turkey Season.

Currently, coyote hunting is permitted year-round. From a press release dated Jan. 16 the proposed hunting regulation submitted to the Ohio Wildlife Council for approval reads, “Requiring a fur taker permit for coyote hunting and trapping and adding to the furbearer season”. Too many big words. (Ohio Division of Wildlife) Trying to find compromise – concessions by each side – in the proposal to require coyote hunters to also obtain a trapping license may have breached the discord surrounding the subject. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) met with members of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association on June 1 to outline a plan to reopen most of the currently closed areas of Hocking Hills State Park, including the campground, cabins, and Old Man’s Cave, in time for the Independence Day holiday weekend. Currently, coyote hunting is permitted year-round. “ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to restrict coyote trapping dates would create an undue burden on Ohio’s poultry and livestock farmers. The proposal would limit trapping of coyotes to the furbearer trapping season, which takes place between mid-November and late January. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is considering new hunting proposals, including requiring a permit for coyote hunting. A proposal to add coyote to the list of fur-bearing animals that require a trapping season has been submitted to the Ohio Wildlife Council, but not everyone is on board with the idea. “The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ proposal to restrict coyote trapping dates would create an undue burden on Ohio’s poultry and livestock farmers. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources rule, though, exempts coyotes from the fur taker permit. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. (U.S. CALDWELL, Ohio — In response to outspoken criticism from hunters and farmers, the Ohio Department of Natural Resource postponed a proposal to change coyote trapping and hunting rules, Feb. 18. The Ohio Wildlife Council will study a proposal by the Ohio Division of Wildlife to require coyote hunters, as well as trappers, to have an Ohio Fur Taker Permit. Fish and Wildlife Service) Proposed small game and migratory bird hunting seasons that begin next fall were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council last week by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.