Coyotes and Pigs

[Wild1]

About five months ago, using my trail cam, I discovered my very own wild hog "honey hole." I haven't hunted the area since that time, but the freezer is empty and it's time to try for another kill. For the last three weeks I've tried to pattern the pigs - the issue is, I'm getting at least two different coyotes regularly on the camera, and the pigs aren't nearly as numerous (at least on the trail cam). My question: to what extent do coyotes pose a direct threat to wild pig numbers....? Can large sows defend their piglets effectively....? It's an area dense in vegetation, so I thought the pigs would be relatively safe form the song-dogs, but he trial camera tells a different story.. Your thought would be appreciated.

 

[bigboarstopper]

In my experience the coyotes wont decrease a hog population. A single sow with piglets can have coyotes pick off her piglets but in a decent herd the piglets will have enopugh protection for the most part. Hunting, lions, food, water, seasons ect, will effect hog patterns. If I had to guess why your hogs may not be there any more Id say seasons. Acorns are dropping and the hogs will move. In my area vinards have turned ripe and the hogs have been raiding the grapes. There could be dozens of reasons.

 

[westcoastr]

I would call in the yotes and take 'em out. They are pretty tough on the fawns also.

 

[DirtyDave]

I would call in the yotes and take 'em out. They are pretty tough on the fawns also.

I agree, take out the yotes first.