Rugermk2 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey all, I posted this in predator forum too, but wanted people viewing this to see as well. I pulled this from my 35mm game camera (the sucker moved at least 25-30 ft before it tripped the cam). It looks like a coyote, but has weird characteristics. Very narrow hind in, huge shoulder/frontal mass, long neck, and completely bald from mid section back. Could it be a cross of some sort? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 It's hard to tell from the picture because of the lack of detail, but I would suspect that it is a coyote with mange. The short hair on the rear quarters makes it look like the rear quarters are abnormally small compared to the front end which has "normal" hair length. Like I say, the picture quality is lacking somewhat and makes it difficult to say for sure, but I'm guessing that mange would explain what looks like a mis-shapen body. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hard to tell from that pic. I am far from an expert but ears and tail to me don't look right to me for it to be a yote. Your pic looks like the tail is curled up, pretty sure I read somewhere that yotes carry their tails low and they do not curl upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hmm..really hard to say what that thing is. Hard to get an idea of how big it is. My guesses are a coyote or fox(?) with mange or possibly a really big feral cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm saying a mangy dog. I agree with William, the form just does not look right, looks more like a dog with a little bulldog in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugermk2 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well whatever it is, it's extremely smart, because I have only got 1 picture of it. I've set out my camera at least 100 times since, and haven't ever caught it again. I've never seen it in person either, and I do alot of coyote calling. I wish I could get more pictures of it, or at least see it. I set out old deer meat before, 4 blocks, and something took it without ever setting off my camera!!!! Makes you wonder what kind of creepy things are running around out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugermk2 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Hey all, I cropped the photo, and zoomed in a little. Hopefully this will help. Quality is still crappy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 It's hard to tell from the picture because of the lack of detail, but I would suspect that it is a coyote with mange. The short hair on the rear quarters makes it look like the rear quarters are abnormally small compared to the front end which has "normal" hair length. Like I say, the picture quality is lacking somewhat and makes it difficult to say for sure, but I'm guessing that mange would explain what looks like a mis-shapen body. Doc yup its a coyote with mange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Either mange or just got out of the creek somewhere and its still wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 If he's that smart, put out a blanket with a steel trap set in front of it. That butt's going to get pretty dang cold soon. :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 If he's that smart, put out a blanket with a steel trap set in front of it. That butt's going to get pretty dang cold soon. :clown: I know why he's smart its because dude keeps putting out the camera 100's of times.... too much scent.... leave it alone for a month or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone Cold Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Looks like it to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Definitely looks like a coyote to me... kill it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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