Animal Damage Control - Predators

Question 1

(True or False)

The visual bite and scratch marks on a dead animal are a foolproof way of knowing which predator killed it.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

(True or False)

Coyotes cannot kill animals larger than themselves.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Coyotes can be effectively called by imitating the sound of:
A. Mating calls
B. Injured rabbits
C. The baying of newborn calves
D. Whistling like you would call any other dog

Answer 3

B

Question 4

“Den sign,” a term used to describe physical evidence that a coyote den is nearby, includes:
A. Clean out holes.
B. Large numbers of adult tracks in a small area.
C. Fecal droppings.
D. Pup tracks in soft dirt.
E. All of the above

Answer 4

E

Question 5

When trapping coyotes, how often should traps be checked?
A. Hourly
B. Daily
C. Every 2-3 days
D. Weekly

Answer 5

B

Question 6

(True or False)

Coyote urine is often the only bait needed when trapping coyotes.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(True or False)
Steel Traps have been used for generations and while they have been effective, more modern methods have received better results, so these traps are mostly outdated.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

(True or False)

Since steel traps close on the leg of the predator, it is not important to stake the trap to the ground.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Foxes can be responsible for the deaths of which livestock:
A. Poultry
B. Pigs
C. Lambs
D. All of the above

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Unscented traps should be placed at the entrance to a fox den:
A. After the pups have been removed.
B. Before the pups are removed.
C. Never place traps at the entrance of the den as it could cause them to move.
D. Traps can be placed at the entrance, but you should bait it to lure to foxes to the trap.

Answer 10

A

Question 11

(True or False)

Bears and mountain lions can be trapped anytime if they are the cause of livestock destruction.

Answer 11

False