Dec 10, 2018 · Coyotes can affect a deer herd’s size, but they can’t cause its decline on their own. Granted, when deer numbers are low, coyotes can keep them there. In fact, they can …

Mar 5, 2025 · While it’s a rare occurrence, the reality is that yes, a single coyote can kill a deer, but under specific circumstances. It is far more common for coyotes to prey on fawns or …

Feb 25, 2024 · Along with bobcats and black bears, coyotes are one of the few remaining predators of white-tailed deer following the extirpation—regional extinction—of cougars and …

Studies have confirmed that coyotes dramatically affect white-tailed deer populations. Coyotes prey on deer fawns; thus fawn survival naturally is threatened by a large number of coyotes. …

Feb 20, 2025 · The simple answer to the question “Are coyotes good for deer?” is nuanced: coyotes are not “good” for individual deer, especially fawns, as they are a significant predator. …

Mar 11, 2025 · Yes, coyotes absolutely affect deer populations, but the nature and extent of that impact is complex and varies depending on numerous factors. While they might not be the …

Feb 5, 2020 · Many deer hunters must now consider potential impacts of coyote predation on local deer herds. Historically confined to the western United States, coyotes have expanded …

May 7, 2014 · The results of recent coyote research agree that coyotes can affect deer populations through fawn predation, although the magnitude of the effect differs from one …

Sep 8, 2021 · The overall amount of deer that coyote eat each year varies based on the available resources. Coyotes need to eat an average of 2 to 3 pounds of food each day, and with a deer …

Jul 2, 2016 · While coyotes can and will kill adult deer, it's the fawn crop they're killing off. So as you might imagine, they're having the greatest effects on younger deer. And there in lies the …