Wildlife-friendly Farming

“Researchers found that trapping of coyotes did not reduce sheep losses. In fact, scientists found that as trappers worked more hours, more lambs were killed by predators. The unexpected results in these studies can be explained by the reproductive strategy and territorial behavior of highly social predators like the coyote.” - Results of a 14-year USDA study at the University of California Hopland Research and Extension Center.

There are a number of good resources available for farmers, including the one below, which is based in New England. Several active members of VCCC are also farmers so feel free to contact us with questions.

• Farming with Carnivores Network

• Keeping predators from digging under your fence

• Using Coyotes to Protect Livestock. Wait. What?

Civilized solutions to wildlife conflict

Below are some resources to help prevent and address wildlife conflicts in a way that benefits everyone.

• Why Killing Coyotes Doesn’t Work

• How and When to Haze

Coexistence partners

• Coyote Lives in Maine

• Protect Our Wildlife

• Vermont Wildlife Coalition

• The Humane Society