HUNTING SERVICES
COYOTE HUNTS
The follow information is reprinted from the South Carolina
Department Of Natural Resources (SCDNR)
Though historically found in the western half of the United States, the coyote is now found throughout North America due to range expansion and translocation by houndsmen groups. Populations in South Carolina were established in Pickens and Oconee counties in the late 1970’s by houndsmen, and coupled with natural immigration, have since expanded to include all counties in the State.
Contrary to popular belief, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources(SCDNR) did not stock coyotes in South Carolina to control the white-taileddeer population, or for any other reason. Though traditionally believed to be adapted to life in open areas, coyotes have expanded into most types of habitats. While they do well in agricultural communities, their relatively high tolerance for human populations allows coyotes to exist in most areas of South Carolina. This includes mountainous regions, swamps, dense forests as well as suburban areas. Coyotes and their associated damage are quickly becoming unpopular with livestock producers and sportsmen. Nevertheless, attempts in other states to eliminate or drastically reduce the coyote population on a large scale have proven largely unsuccessful. However, it is possible to control coyote-related damage at the local level by removing the offending animals.
Coyotes are subject to canine distemper, parvo, hepatitis, mange and rabies. Coyotes also harbor a variety of parasites such as fleas, ticks, worms, and flukes. Incidental take from hunting activities, most notably deer hunting, comprise most of the yearly coyote harvest in South Carolina. Although western pelts may bring relatively high values, a strong market has not developed for the eastern coyote. However, as nuisance coyote problems increase, the demand for contract coyote control work should increase and the number of coyotes taken from trapping by Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCOs) will rise.
Though historically found in the western half of the United States, the coyote is now found throughout North America due to range expansion and translocation by houndsmen groups. Populations in South Carolina were established in Pickens and Oconee counties in the late 1970’s by houndsmen, and coupled with natural immigration, have since expanded to include all counties in the State.
Contrary to popular belief, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources(SCDNR) did not stock coyotes in South Carolina to control the white-taileddeer population, or for any other reason. Though traditionally believed to be adapted to life in open areas, coyotes have expanded into most types of habitats. While they do well in agricultural communities, their relatively high tolerance for human populations allows coyotes to exist in most areas of South Carolina. This includes mountainous regions, swamps, dense forests as well as suburban areas. Coyotes and their associated damage are quickly becoming unpopular with livestock producers and sportsmen. Nevertheless, attempts in other states to eliminate or drastically reduce the coyote population on a large scale have proven largely unsuccessful. However, it is possible to control coyote-related damage at the local level by removing the offending animals.
Coyotes are subject to canine distemper, parvo, hepatitis, mange and rabies. Coyotes also harbor a variety of parasites such as fleas, ticks, worms, and flukes. Incidental take from hunting activities, most notably deer hunting, comprise most of the yearly coyote harvest in South Carolina. Although western pelts may bring relatively high values, a strong market has not developed for the eastern coyote. However, as nuisance coyote problems increase, the demand for contract coyote control work should increase and the number of coyotes taken from trapping by Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators (NWCOs) will rise.
HALF DAY HUNTS
(Morning or Afternoon)
$125.00 Per Person
ALL DAY HUNTS
$200.00 Per Person
We Book Coyote hunts all year around
SC hunting license required