{"id":210167,"date":"2024-12-02T19:02:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T01:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=210167"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:42:32","slug":"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving Day disaster in Colorado Springs is a stark reminder of the need for proactive predator management&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A 4-year-old girl was attacked by a coyote near her home east of I-25, not far from the Air Force Academy, reports <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\">KOAA News5<\/a><\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-predator-control-is-necessary\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" data-level=\"2\">Why Predator Control is Necessary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-protecting-your-family\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" data-level=\"2\">Protecting Your Family<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-bigger-picture\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" data-level=\"2\">The Bigger Picture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A 4-year-old girl was attacked by a coyote in north Colorado Springs on Thanksgiving\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2VE0pSso1jg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The girl and another child mistakenly approached the crouching predator, thinking it was a dog. The coyote lunged, biting the back of the girl\u2019s head before her father scared it off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She spent the night in the hospital but was thankfully released the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident underscores why predator hunting and control are vital, especially for families living near wildlife-prone areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildlife officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed they could not identify the specific coyote responsible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any coyote found in the area in the coming days will be euthanized and tested for human DNA and diseases like rabies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-predator-control-is-necessary\">Why Predator Control is Necessary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coyotes are naturally wary of humans, but that fear can diminish over time. According to CPW, coyotes can become aggressive if they\u2019re fed, sick, or protecting their young. This makes them a danger to communities, particularly children and pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Predator hunting helps keep populations in check, maintaining the natural balance and reducing human-wildlife conflicts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When predators like coyotes lose their fear of humans, attacks become more frequent and severe. Hunting serves as a critical deterrent, reinforcing their natural instincts to avoid populated areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protecting-your-family\">Protecting Your Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPW advises chasing off any <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-texas-prison-time-conspiracy-to-smuggle-wild-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3605\">wild animal<\/a> that comes near your home. While this advice is sound, it\u2019s not always practical or safe. Encountering a predator in your backyard can escalate quickly, as this family in Colorado Springs learned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/hunt365.gunsamerica.com\/blogs\/deer-behaviors-explained\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\">Deer Behaviors Explained!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsible predator hunting can mitigate these risks, preventing predators from becoming bold enough to approach residential areas in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bigger-picture\">The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This harrowing event reminds us that the outdoors isn\u2019t without risks. While coexistence with wildlife is a reality, it shouldn\u2019t come at the cost of human safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Predator <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-hunting-in-our-current-situation\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3604\">hunting<\/a> plays a crucial role in keeping our communities safe while preserving the balance of nature.  So, get out there and participate! Whether it\u2019s through organized predator hunts, supporting wildlife management policies, or simply staying vigilant in your own backyard, your actions matter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-why-predator-hunting-matters-4-year-old-attacked-by-coyote\" title=\"Why Predator Hunting Matters: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Coyote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Thanksgiving Day tragedy in Colorado Springs is a stark reminder of the need for proactive predator 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