This is kind of complicated so I'll break this into sections to make it easier to follow.
Well I recently decided that I wanted to throw some feed around my property for deer, rabbits, and wildlife in general to see what's around. The house is on 7 1/2 acres to the fence line but the woods go for about 40-50 acres. There is also a small lake/pond in the center.
Lately I've been seeing some type of animal but I'm not positive what it is because I haven't had a chance to get a good look at it. I thought I saw what looked to be a coyote but I thought no way. I never hear any calls or see any signs to think so. Every time that I see the animal it's around sunset and I got really close tonight. I've narrowed it down to a coyote or a gray fox after doing some reading but I'm confused because they have similar behaviors and looks.
Tonight I was throwing some feed and I noticed a large area of light dirt. I walked over to it and realized that it's a hole. It looks like something is occupying it as everything looks fresh but I didn't see any tracks. I'm not sure if this is related and I didn't really find information on this subject either.
So I went on throwing some feed and started walking into the tree line and heard something. It was about 40 feet from me and took off through the gap in the barb fence like it wasn't even there. It must have spooked when I walked up. It had a run/trot type run but was moving fast. It was grayish in color with a fluffy tale that was what looked to be black and gray. It kind of looked similar to a German shepherds tale as far as fluff. At this point I thought it was a fox because it took off. I went to where I saw it and looked around and didn't see anything unusual so I kept going. About another 20 feet I saw another hole. This one was just on the other side of the fence and was larger. The hole opening was about 1 1/2 feet wide. That's a fairly good size if you think about it. I thought it was kind of strange that the holes were so close. Probably around 40-45 yards away from each other.
After looking for a minute, I turned and kept walking. I got about ten feet and heard something again. I look up and see it looking at me. It was even closer this time and looked like it was larger. It may have been the same animal though. If it was it would have to have gone all the way around the and circle back. I moved and it stepped back out of view but didn't take off. This spooked me a bit and I only had a pocket knife on me so I left and went back to the house hitting the bowl as I walked.
My major concern is the safety of my kids which are 3 and 6. Apparently the house next door lost a calf from an attack as well.
Photos of the first hole. The hole is about a foot wide.
Well I recently decided that I wanted to throw some feed around my property for deer, rabbits, and wildlife in general to see what's around. The house is on 7 1/2 acres to the fence line but the woods go for about 40-50 acres. There is also a small lake/pond in the center.
Lately I've been seeing some type of animal but I'm not positive what it is because I haven't had a chance to get a good look at it. I thought I saw what looked to be a coyote but I thought no way. I never hear any calls or see any signs to think so. Every time that I see the animal it's around sunset and I got really close tonight. I've narrowed it down to a coyote or a gray fox after doing some reading but I'm confused because they have similar behaviors and looks.
Tonight I was throwing some feed and I noticed a large area of light dirt. I walked over to it and realized that it's a hole. It looks like something is occupying it as everything looks fresh but I didn't see any tracks. I'm not sure if this is related and I didn't really find information on this subject either.
So I went on throwing some feed and started walking into the tree line and heard something. It was about 40 feet from me and took off through the gap in the barb fence like it wasn't even there. It must have spooked when I walked up. It had a run/trot type run but was moving fast. It was grayish in color with a fluffy tale that was what looked to be black and gray. It kind of looked similar to a German shepherds tale as far as fluff. At this point I thought it was a fox because it took off. I went to where I saw it and looked around and didn't see anything unusual so I kept going. About another 20 feet I saw another hole. This one was just on the other side of the fence and was larger. The hole opening was about 1 1/2 feet wide. That's a fairly good size if you think about it. I thought it was kind of strange that the holes were so close. Probably around 40-45 yards away from each other.
After looking for a minute, I turned and kept walking. I got about ten feet and heard something again. I look up and see it looking at me. It was even closer this time and looked like it was larger. It may have been the same animal though. If it was it would have to have gone all the way around the and circle back. I moved and it stepped back out of view but didn't take off. This spooked me a bit and I only had a pocket knife on me so I left and went back to the house hitting the bowl as I walked.
My major concern is the safety of my kids which are 3 and 6. Apparently the house next door lost a calf from an attack as well.
Photos of the first hole. The hole is about a foot wide.