Evaluations of Coyote Attractants and a Density Estimate on the Rocky MountainArsenal

摘要

The effectiveness of deer (Odocoileus spp.) carrion and 3 lures (Carman's DistantCanine Call (CDCC), Fatty Acid Scent (FAS), and W-U Lure (WUL)) were evaluated for attracting coyotes (Canis latrans) to and activating Coyote Lure Operative Devices (CLOD) on Rocky Mountain Arsenal (RMA) during 2 7-day periods in June 1990. More coyotes and birds visited sites with deer carrion than sites without carrion. Caution should be exercised when using control devices near carrion to avoid capturing birds. CDCC elicited more coyote visitations than FAS or WUL lures. Only 3 CLODs were activated during 213 coyote visits in 1,260 CLOD exposure nights, indicating that CLODs were not an effective bait delivery device in the study.