July 26, 2011
In recent years, there have been several studies conducted by wildlife biologists over fawn mortality rates caused by natural predation. Many experts believe that whitetail fawns account for nearly 80 percent of a coyote’s diet during the late spring and summer months in some areas. This video clearly shows just how aggressive these four-legged predators can be toward vulnerable fawns.
Luckily, a curious bystander was able to spook the hungry predators and temporarily save the young deer from becoming a coyote sandwich. In most cases, a fawn facing this dark predicament would have never survived such an encounter. This is exactly why hardcore whitetail hunters should take an active role and save some fawns inside of their favorite hunting areas right now. The summer months can be the perfect time to declare an all out war on these canine predators (in states where it's legal to hunt coyotes year-round, of course). Here’s how to do it:
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