Are Coyotes Dangerous? My Coyote Encounter in Marin Headlands, San Francisco, Dec 2019
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I was trail running in in the Marin headlands yesterday (SCA, Bobcat and Julian Trail). I was about 5 miles into an ~8.5 mile loop when I ran into some coyotes. I actually thought these were foxes at first. I stopped for a moment and shot this video.
I was on a bit of a time crunch. I didn’t really want to turn around and go back the way that I came, as it'd make my run longer. I figured these little guys would be scared of me and would run away as I got closer.
That didn’t happen. They just hung out on the trail and watched me intently as I approached them.
I made some loud noises and waved my arms around, but they still didn’t leave the trail… So I left the trail instead and started bushwhacking up the side of a hill.
They started following me up the hill to keep me in their view. They'd disappear from my line of sight for a moment and then reappear, coming around the brush. It was a little creepy. One of them got super close, within 2-3 feet of me.
At that point I was a bit concerned, and considered that rabies could be an issue, so I started yelling and stomping. The coyote closest to me got down on his front paws like a dog ready to play, but then I realized his hair was standing up and he was showing his teeth.
I was convinced that I was about to get bit, and was a little freaked as there’s no one out there and zero cell service.
I decided to back down. I ran into super thick brush, basically stomping over/through bushes, down the hill, and back onto the trail. I started running fast.
They didn’t follow me, but I was looking over my shoulder for the rest of my run.
About a mile down the trail, a bobcat passed in front of me, and at this point I was totally done and ready to be back at the trailhead. I was just waiting for a mountain lion to swoop in and finish me off.
Near the end of the loop, a tiny bunny crossed the trail and scared the hell out of me.
Having been raised on a North Texas cattle ranch before it became citified back the 1970s if you please, we constantly ran into coyotes and never had issues. Never feared them but always respected them as wild animals. Gave them their space.
I trail run in San Diego and see Western coyotes all the time. Sometimes we watch each other for a while out of curiosity, but then I just keep running and they run away. I also run with pepper spray in one hand and a stun gun in the other for personal protection, but that's more for humans than critters. The only wild animal I'm truly scared of in our local backcountry are mountain lions. I saw one once years ago, but it ran off too. Still, I'd never, ever risk chasing after one!
Do not trust any animal,one Canadian singer got killed by coyotes a few years ago...😟
Oh. Western coyotes. Not northern, southern, eastern, Plains, Rocky Mountain coyotes.
Western coyotes. In San Diego, Ca. California being a western state.
For clarification purposes only.
Got it. 😀 👍
@@DL-rp4lu There are 19 regional subspecies of coyotes. California coyotes have almost no wolf ancestry while Florida coyotes can be 10% wolf.
It's a good idea to be armed in general, whether the predators walk on four legs or two. Pepper spray and a handgun would be best.
Coyotes are not dangerous as long as you don't take for granted, adults should show their dominance to them, children are vulnerable without adults present
Two seconds after this video ended, they ate him and uploaded the video. Warning.
During all of my studies of coyotes I've found that they've been known to be very, VERY tech savvy, but never aggressive enough to kill a person. I blame the man's death on the obvious one on the trail. The man encountered 3 types of animals on the trail; he passes the coyotes fine, a wildcat runs away from him, but only 1 scared him.
My wife and I were carjacked at Mt Diablo state park by a pack of bad Coyotes.
I was shocked how versed in weaponry these wild animals are!
Coyotes are dangerous animals especially those from the other side of the tracks.
@@Roller76 So, the coyotes took your vehicle. I’ve seen that many times before, and usually they bring it back because of the infighting amongst them.
Why do you blame coyotes for what you did to him 😡😡😡😡
Coyotes reside in San Francisco too. Around 20 year ago, a few were seen on camera crossing the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands. I golf at Lincoln Park at Lands End, a wooded area on the coast near the bridge. There once was a big gopher problem there, not any more! If you play in the late afternoon, or dusk, you'll see the alpha male out looking for a quick bite. I live in North Beach and they reside on Telegraph Hill as well. They feed on the huge rats late at night that have lived here since day one. A coyote was seen near a children's playground in Golden Gate Park, so the Ranger's hunted them down and eradicated them. They are back and tolerated so far. Never think they are pets, or cool to mingle with. They are wild animals and are very crafty to get their prey. They'll eat our garbage too. Never feed them, just like bears!
There's no such thing as eradicating coyotes 🤣, Rangers of all people should know this.
Whenever I think of gophers on a golf course, Caddyshack always comes into my head. Bill Murray should have employed coyotes to get the job done.
I live in south Florida and came up with the best way to ward these coyotes off so they’ll never come back. First off, I never go for a walk without a few packs of firecrackers on me and a hood lighter. When I see them hanging around I start walking towards them, light the firecrackers and throw them in their direction….watch them run. If i see one in the back yard….more firecrackers get tossed at them. I did that for a few weeks every time I saw them and haven’t seen any coyotes around my street for over a year now. I have not had to pull my gun once….a pack of lit firecrackers scares the crap out of them.
I live in north west Marin County. I've had coyotes stare me down in my driveway and saunter past me. They have an attitude for sure.
There was a woman killed a few years ago by coyotes- in Canada. It is unusual for them to attack humans, but not unheard of. One coyote will lure larger dogs away from their yards to where the pack is hidden. They will stalk and grab smaller dogs and cats. Coyotes and wolves have started mating and they are much more dangerous than the standard coyote. They have no fear of humans and have the greater size. I would be wary of them. There is no way I would run alone without some kind of defense.
Those coyotes that killed here were said to be coyote Woolf hybrids in that area so they had that boldness and lack of fear like a coyote but power and size closer to a wolf. She was alone for a long time on the hiking trail and they did find her alive but because of her wounds she bleed to death on the way to the hospital.
On the other some my neighbors used to ha a coyote dog hybrid that was rescued as a pup. It was their most gentle well behaved dog. Totally safe with their cats and kids and passed away due to old age without any incident in its life. I loved that dog.
Love animals in the wild too but respect them
I came over a rise in the east bay hills and at the bottom of the trail, there was a pack of coyotes.
At least half a dozen on the trail and as such would be the case with cowards, I turned around and high tailed it out of there in the opposite direction.
Not a coward, but wise man. Good decision.
Carry an air horn and get on with your life.
Looks like hybrids. Coyotes and wolves are not naturally black until they crossbreed with dom. dogs
Was wondering, as I've never seen one look quite like that
Coydog? I wondered the same.
I have seen eastern coyotes that were very dark brown and short haired. Thin long tails but same profile without the long hair.
That was the first thing I noticed also.
There are areas where they are breeding with wolves. Coywolf.
Depends how dangerous you are to them. I certainly do not assume they have a concept of friendly conversation. They understand growling and hissing.
The topics of coyotes came up with a repair guy at my house a few years back. The topic came up because we were having issues with pets disappearing in the neighborhood because there was a bumper crop of coyotes and he told me that he was stalked once by coyotes when out hunting. There were several of them - he called them a pack, and they were very thin and hungry. They were not after him but the hunting dogs with him and they were quite aggressive - he had to yell and run them off several times, but they would regroup and stalked him again. He gave up on hunting and back tracked to the truck and left for the safety of the dogs.
I can imagine a group / pack of desperately hungry coyotes might be dangerous to humans, especially children and older / more feeble people in an isolated situation.
Or he could have just purchased an air horn and carried on with life.
Perhaps this hunter appreciated how his prey felt when he was hunting them!
Coyotes are invading southern calif there all over Los Angeles county they have attacked 2 year girl in front of there home I'n broad daylight they attacking and killing small dogs like Chihuahuas mountain lions are also on the prowl beware these are wild animals don't feed them call fish and game
@@sueandpatrick No, I think he thought how good it would taste with barbaque sause on it. Yum !!!
I’ve had 2 coyotes pursue me and follow me in predatory mode. I never went in the woods again without a firearm.
I chased one out of my pasture a few nights ago. He was far more afraid of me than I was of him. If they are in a pack though, watch out.
A story about my grandmother on the reservation, she was going for a walk to check on her horses in the field next to her house she was attacked by two Coyotes she had her walking stick she wack one in the leg with walking stick broke coyotes leg it went yapping and hopping off and other one ran off later my grandfather and his brother went on a hunt and got both of them and my grandmother used their fur for hats,
Human incompetence at it's finest.
Awesome-they got what they deserved. Human competence at it's best.
ALWAYS carry something w/u a big stick. or lite yet strong pvc pipe/bear spray/machete...something not nothing/otherwise what u going to do hit em w/a fly swatter?
Kibbles and bits
Guns work best glad I live in a free state
I carry a cane, pepper spray, and a concealed handgun when I go on walks. It's good to be prepared for any predator, whether they walk on four legs or two. I'd carry a machete, but that would scare people, and they'd probably call the police on me.
Recently in Canada two coyotes killed a young lady and ate parts of her.
That's very true although it was a few more than 2. Happened on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Coyotes are prevalent here in Canada also
COYDOG HIBRID
Coydog Forsure
Hmm, looks a lot like a cross between a german sheperd and a coyote.
Coyotes are harmless to adults. Kids, cats, and lapdogs might have an issue. We have large dogs that get mauled from time to time in Texas according to a vet I know, but it's not common. I've lost dogs and cats to predators, but that's life in the wild. Best to know what you might run into before you go and be able to identify them.
All wildlife can be dangerous of course. I never thought much of the feral hogs being a danger until a lady in Anahuac, TX was killed and eaten -- in her driveway.
Should have gone "beep beep!" and run faster :)
'Good one!
that looked like a wild german shepherd
Looks almost exactly like my tri-color GSD
Wild animals in Marin Headlands are entirely too use to people and not really afraid. I've had raccoons and coyote come right up to me expecting a free snack. Years ago I had 3 raccoons climb into my car at the GGB overlook as I opened my door and refused to get out. Had to call the park ranger to persuade them.
A lone coyote was at the beach area where there’s a rustic campground located across the street. My dog noticed him running up and down a wooed hillside trying to get his attention, which he had. Silas was transfixed by watching him. When I noticed it was running backup the wooded hillside. I thought it was a deer until seconds later it came down the hill and stood in the dirt road looking at us from across the street. Silas chases most everything, but it didn’t chase the coyote. It took off soon after and was gone.
This one's coloring makes it look like a German shepherd
Big Rattlers on those trails too. Watch your dogs.
Nothing is ever dangerous...until it IS. When it is, a lot of times it's too late.
Coyotes, sharks, buffaloes, rhinoceroses, etc.
Better off to give wild animals their space.
That's why God invented the riffle.
...trump supporters! A very dangerous critter
@@binkyforrest2665 but they're slow.
A pack of coyotes killed a young woman hiker in Nova Scotia a few years back, so yes, they can be dangerous. One coyote might not be a lethal threat to an adult human being, but a pack of them is a different situation. I'm a dog lover, so I understand why people like coyotes. They look just like dogs. They're beautiful, but they're NOT dogs, and people should have a care. Take a stout stick walking and some pepper spray.
That’s a good documentary to watch. It happened to a Canadian up-and-coming musician named Taylor Mitchell. I’m so sorry for what happened to her, I don’t mean good in that way, but the documentary itself is interesting.
Until development started encroaching on their territory, it was assumed coyotes were skittish creatures. Now that more people are in their areas, their true nature has come to light. They're bold, confident and not scared by much of anything. They'll go out of their way to pursue and attack even large dogs and also people in broad daylight, rabid or not, alone or not. In other words, this behavior is not atypical and by no means indicates they've encountered humans before. We thought we knew their nature, but were sorely mistaken.
You don’t have a clue, so stop talking like you do. Thats a nice little story of fear and bs that will get innocent coyotes killed so you can get some likes on UA-cam. Get a life
@@Allknowing On the contrary, it’s better for people to know to give them a wide berth. That’s what will keep them safe.
So you’re telling outlandish lies in order to protect coyotes? You are an idiot with no shame.
@@Allknowing First, I’m endangering them. Now, it’s protecting them. So, which is it?
Yup, plenty of video evidence to support that claim.
Two coyotes can take down a man, but even a good stick and a little focus can deter that (hint; jab, don't whack, then whack after a few jabs...) The coyotes just need to be one on either side of you, and if you don't have a stick or something better, then you have to try kicking and screaming. I once had to fight off and attacking dog while jogging, it was the focus and left hook that sent him running (he had already bit me once).
They might be able to take down a man, but they can't take down a Ruger or Smith and Wesson. In Nevada, I never take the dachshund out without a sidearm or rifle, sometimes even an AR-15, God forbid. This is unheard of for the Hoplophobes of California.
One air horn can make two coyotes run away but violence is the answer, right????
I don't think two coyotes could take down a man. They weigh around 30 pounds or so. There was a show about a 16yo boy on his own who got attacked by three coyotes, and he was able to overpower them (he also was a hunter so scared them away with a gun shot once got hold of his gun finally).
I live in Tennessee and we found out that if you shoot the coyotes on sight. They are no longer dangerous.
They aren't too afraid because they don't have to be; not when they travel in numbers, and there may be more ahead. I have dozens of coyotes on my property, and for now, I don't mind them, but I do carry a sidearm, just in case, to protect myself, my family, and my dogs. Too bad California doesn't consider its people as free American citizens, recognize their rights, or give a rip about the Constitution.
I was followed by a pack of coyotes to work several years ago. When they got too close I threw rocks in their direction and roared at them. They ran off. A young coyote once got through the cat door to the addition to my house out back and couldn't figure out how to escape. I cornered it and caught it under one arm. I did toy with the idea of keeping it, but let it go. It's parents watched the proceedings closely and were relieved when I let their youngster go. Lots of coyotes used to frequent my acreage. I've never been the least bit afraid of them, but lesser mortals tend to shriek, pull their hair out, and wet their knickers.
I had no idea the area near San Francisco was this beautiful, great video.
I live in the suburbs of Chicago, and we have coyotes with varying amounts of wolf blood. I think they're called "coy wolves" or something, though they aren't 50/50. They might be ten or twenty percent wolf. Anyway, they are tall and lighter-colored than these Western ones. I have had them stalk me when fishing in a pretty populated area. They are not as timid, and they can make a living rummaging through trash.
Yes. When they get hungry, you are fair game.
In Nevada I've run into more coyotes than I can recall. Just yesterday I encountered one during a walk. Never had an issue (even while tent camping with them howling close by all night). The ones closer to urban areas are not as timid. Just take care of your small pets if coyotes may be close.
I have come across a pack of 5 or 6 coyotes when I was riding my bicycle, and they all ran away as soon as they saw me.
There have attacks in the remote north eastern United States. Mostly in the winter by groups of coyotes going after cross country skiers on snowmobile trails.
The second one looks to be a coy dog. I only say that because I've not seen a coyote with that coloration (black saddle). Odd.
Yes, I thought the same, that color was very unusual for a coyote!
Looks like a mix...
Yes, coyotes are dangerous. You should stay away from them and other wildlife and they will stay away from you. Its not only a trail, its their home.
@cdb you just jinks your self.. don't say never. Don't be to cocky.
Anytime there's 2 coyotes and one person , you have to be a little careful.
If ur armed it don’t matter how many coyotes their are lol which I assume ur armed in some type of away walking out into the wilderness
A four foot section of PVC pipe wrapped in gaff tape is a good item to have on your excursions. It is lite weight and a good whack will deter most critters without doing any real damage.
Or just be a competent human and carry an air horn.
@@brakesforsnakes757 Or don't be a naïve human and think a air horn will deter a starving animal.
@@deltawhiskey1398 It's been proven over and over to work but you know better, right?
@@brakesforsnakes757 Well since you are speaking from your vast experience....try it on a bear...because you know better, right?
@@deltawhiskey1398 So now you are making apples & oranges comparisons, lol.
Three times in Nevada I spotted coyotes stalking my dachshund. When they got too close for comfort, I simply unholster my Bowning Buckmark and fired a few shots into the ground in front of them. Coyotes in Nevada are not so tame as in the more enlightened Marin County.
I am just on the the other side of the border from Nevada, just on the other side of the Sierras. Coyotes in Nevada are the same as coyotes in Placer County...or Marin County. The coyotes was looking at your dachshund because it's a small furry thing. They eat small furry things. You were never in danger. Pro tip: Don't take your dachshund for walks in coyotes territory.
THEY ARE; 1 DAMN COYOTE FORGED MY SIGNATURE AND STOLE THE DEED TO MY HOUSE.
There are a few coyotes around Live Oak Canyon that are partly descended from the wolfhound mix I had as a boy.
Coyotes are changing behaviors now, they are not afraid of humans like before since some know they will not get shot so they are extra dangerous. I confronted two so close within an arm's length and slowly walked backward. Be careful out there and definitely leave soon as possible if there is a pack.
Just one they usually won't bother you but two together you might of been his lunch .
That’s a goooood booooy!!!
There is a very densely wooded area next to a small River where I fish and camp sometimes. One night I was fishing for my dinner hadn't caught anything yet when I felt like I was being watched I slowly pretended to reach for my tackle box to get more bait and as I did I turned and scan the tree line around me. I saw one single coyote just by maybe 10 ft in back of me just sitting there watching me I started talking to it and told it I hadn't caught anything yet and when I did I would share it sat there watching me fish for a good half an hour it came a little bit closer maybe 7 ft away. I then hooked a fish and when I got it up I took it off the hook and I said here you go buddy and I tossed it about 3 ft in front of the coyote then nonchalantly turned my back on her and we baited my hook and started fishing again. She came and picked up the fish after it stopped flopping around whined at me as if to say thank you and trot it off into the trees.
I get a lot of lame comments on this video. This is a good comment. Thanks for sharing your story!
That poor fish, you murderer. At least this comment is more exciting than this whole video.
@@JohnVantine01I can shed some light on that you’ve made a lame video and that will usually end up with sassy comments. Try uploading something not lame and see what happens.
City boy lol afraid of a coyote
I saw a video of one playing with a bigger dog in an Arizona neighborhood. Super cute, came when the woman called it though she wisely backed behind her gate when she realised that was stupid of her. Saw another one of a coyote playing with a cat, letting it get some "attacks" in. Obviously this one was raised in captivity. Then another wild one that played with a black german shepherd for years until she was run over by a snowmobile and the owner of the dog had to put her down. Probably wanted to mate with him.
They just do what they have to do to survive.
If you bite the coyote it will sue you.
These critters don't look like full coyotes -- the solidly dark back and upper sides seems to indicate a German Shepherd cross. All predators are attuned to sensing fear. You don't let an aggressive large dog sense your uncertainty, you act with confident body language.
They're not gonna jump you. They're just looking for food. And you are not what they're looking for. GROW A PAIR.
Bad advice. Coyotes can most definitely attack and kill someone.
How can you be so clueless? Who doesn't know what a Coyote is? Oh wait ... 'California! Never mind.
they are dangerous to your pets! they hunt in packs and are very cunning, especially if hungery. they got my cat and all i found was his tail, fur and some blood.
I've run into them walking in state parks with my two Greyhounds. I've never felt unsafe but know they are predators.
Coydog for sure
That is the big question. I could only find one book on the topic. Generally, they don't harm humans. However, if sick or rabid, they have been known to attack. With dogs, coyotes can be like wolves...sending in one to entice it out where others are waiting to ambush.
They are definitely tricksters and will feign playfulness to lure prey in for the kill. Don't mistake this behaviour to indicate they are harmless.
Read up on the lure story. It's considered by experts to be more of an urban legend.
Generally, except for the elderly couple in Vermont that got attacked by a healthy one. Generally won't save you from that one bad apple in the group.
Can't hurt to carry a club or a sword. Lions are out there too, lots of them.
I’ve seen a lot of them. First one I’ve seen with the color like that
I used to have a roadrunner that would stalk me, just waiting for me to expire, ,
Actually , coyotes are not a problem unless you are a kalifornian. They despise what you've done to Thier once great state .
Real life roadrunner and the coyote!
Eastern coyote, them I keep an eye on. Almost the point of taking the Tokarev for a walk. Attacks on humans aren’t that common but they are deff unafraid of us.
I was walking on a “bike” trail (people and dogs walk on the trail too) along a creek and saw a coyote standing a few feet from the trail. It was dusk, just getting dark. I slowly approached the coyote and told the coyote it’s okay. I took out my camera and snapped a photo of the coyote. He didn’t even look at me but was looking in the distance. He was probably stalking a rabbit. 🤷♀️
The coyote wasn’t afraid of me and I wasn’t afraid of the coyote. I kept walking toward my house, occasionally looking over my shoulder to see if he was following me but he didn’t follow me.
I didn’t want to be out there after dark not because of the coyotes but because of the homeless people in the area.
Coyotes know that I love dogs so we’re good. 😃 👍
Oh I love dogs too but I shoot coyotes out here in Georgia, they are not native and people are encouraged to shoot them. I bag two or three every year. I see more than most as my property backs up to a National Park.
But coyotes like to eat dogs…
You should have put an arm around him and got a selfie of you two.
The solution to fear of homeless humans is to provide them with housing, which was declared a fundamental human right by the UN in 1948. A rich country like yours shouldn't have any homeless folks.
@@davidbouvier8895 It's impossible to have zero homeless. How do you help someone that refuses to help themselves? Do you put them up in a nice hotel, supply them with drugs and change out the hotel room carpet every couple of weeks when it's saturated with poop and urine?
Coyotes are just curious. The problem is people feed them so they become accustomed to food from humans
Too many clueless city dwellers pretending to be outdoorsy .
He's trying to lure you in, Coyotes do that to dogs all the time.
Only in packs I think. I used to hear them howling and growling at night. It actually sounds loud and terrifying.
They are wolves.
I would've hugged that cute lil coyote!!
@that LIGHT in YOU would've hugged it anyway cuz i wuv animals
@@hellybellybelly not very smart behavior.
Not usually but they can be. Guy got attacked in Colorado couple years ago. Rabies is a real thing too. Carry bear spray.
Watch the big Green ones they will come out no where, I've seen them drop out of trees, They only take the soft parts leave the rest ,
I use my Ruger 7X57mm mauser.
Are these coyotes? They look more like jackals!
During mating Season they can become Much More Aggressive !.
Of course it can be dangerous they are predator’s. And they also can carry rabies. You never wanna get too close.
The landscape seems to State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cool
I had a coyote companion for 5 years, a female kit from 8-9 weeks old that was never tamed had 3 litters .
Hunt one large area for over 50 + years and know evert elk and deer trail even a bobcat and cougar den.
Met her on a twisty trail on a freezing cold ra I my dark morn of elk season.
She seen me as I seen her not 15 foot apart she sat t I lying head quizicly so I sat and we had a low voiced chat she had a choral al.ost a purr.
I gave her some cheese and crackers and chunks of turkey sausage.
Finally she got up and walked ahead of me always in view along tra
Unril I seen her turn and runn under an oldgrowtfir root wad.
Got to point she began walk I ng with me. On hikes fishing and hunting. When I stopped to rest she would sit and wait for a real before curling up to sleep.
Not ever a pet we were companions crossing trails and lives.
He was a good boy.
You need fire crackers to scare them off 🧨🐺
I used to run in the hills around Agoura Hills. Part of the fun was chasing the coyotes down the paths. I never, even for a second, felt any fear. You could tell they weren't a threat. If I was a cat or small dog then of course the situation would be different.
The only good coyote is a dead coyote where I live
They were probably leading him to their pack to eat him lol and when he fell for it, they decided something was wrong with him and decided not too eat him lol
Foxes? You don’t know a Coyote when you see one?
Stay in the city.
Just don't stop on any x s or eat any free food
Why do you not carry air horns? I have one on my boat that would work great for that.
One or two coyotes are not a threat! Other humans are a far greater thereat than wild animals!
In AZ we carry guns and they work great for deterring coyotes and just about anything
@@mattacedo We do in Montana, too
Oh they swim?
better to just shoot them, you can be saving someones life later.
I have run into coyotes so many time sin California (even in Marin County). They are not scary. They will not hurt you. Will they eat your tiny dog? Maybe...but it's because they eat tiny furry things. People who tell me stories about how ferocious coyotes are where they live are ridiculous.
"Hello friend"
Uhhh ... no.
They measured you up for sure. In the USMC people walking to McDonalds near San Mateo have been known to have their food stolen from these intimidating animals. Marines! Would not recommend women take that trail alone. Not being sexist.
Good question. I have encountered them a few times, in most cases they couldn't run from me fast enough. A couple stared at me then ran away. I would say just use common sense and don't confront them, at least without a gun. Probably like most wild animals they to can be unpredictable.
What's with all the need for violence with these guys? They hate loud sounds and an air horn gets the job done FFS!
Don't chase them - leave them alone - don't be a macho jerk!
You can be macho, ... just don't be a jerk.
Next time throw rocks at them if they start to get too close for comfort. They'll want nothing to do with that!
Pepper spray would be a good option if they got close.
A 9mm would be better.
One or two coyotes are not a threat! Other humans are a far greater thereat than wild animals!
You are ignorant if you think that way.
I live in Vermont and hear em barking at night. Seen a few too but the brush is so thick up here they usually see you first and book it
Ah ya I'd be very cautious ⚠️ when seeing a coyote especially if there a pack only one there's more around.. have to watch out for rabies. Would you trust a cougar, bear, bison, elk moose ah no.. you walk back wards never turn your back.. until its safe and in a car.. lol..
grab a stick or keep a few baseball size stones for throwing. go for a head or face shot they flee. make noise and sound mean and hungrier than they are. I walked with a bag of 7-11 chicken wings and had a large coyote circling around me. I wanted to pet it to death