"Coyote attack"

Curious coyote mistakes a turkey hunter for food

[@GentleBen02]

I was just thinking that too. I was looking at it and thinking to myself "That looks too husky and broad to be a coyote. That's not a coyote. That's a wolf!" Look at the carving of his ears and the lining around the eyes. That's definately a wolf, not a coyote. Which I know you already knew that, lol.

[@GAME4WAR]

I saw something that looked similar to this in Greenburgh NY. Everyone kept telling me that it was probably a coyote but he looked big,longer than a coyote,fatter and had more fur than coyotes. I was convince it was a wolf from doing a little research and reading some of the comments here i now believe that it was a Coywolf.

[@haramanggapuja]

They (coywolves) are out there and they are increasing in number. Day's comin' when have the M57 with me is going to be de rigueur.

[@rev.dr.yvonneray2035]

I was thinking the same thing. It wasn't quite a coyote and not quite a wolf!

[@nerblebun]

That's the most wolf looking coyote I've ever seen.

[@scottmoyer3854]

Thank you for not shooting it just because it's there. You're a respectable and worthy hunter.

[@quotidian5077]

Hunters do not do that. You can get in some serious trouble. Poachers are a different story.

[@Nature_is_metal]

He didn't shoot because it was a small predator. He won't think twice against a bear 😂. Even I won't.

[@MrSchwach]

You gotta love the honest hunter. "I was this close to soiling myself". Yup I would have had the same feeling lol.

[@GTX1123]

A study showed that of 100 coyotes collected in Maine, 22 had half or more grey wolf ancestry, and one was 89 percent grey wolf. And that's just in the sate of Maine. The theory now is that the large eastern "coyotes" are actually hybrids of the smaller western coyotes and grey wolves that met and mated decades ago as the coyotes moved toward New England from their earlier western ranges. DNA testing on western Coyotes shows little or no DNA from Gray Wolves.

[@Ghostkamo]

@wicaco You are correct, Most Eastern Coyotes are hybrids and of the Eastern Coyotes that have been genetically tested, some groups have as much as 80% wolf genes.

[@vjhunny66]

Beautiful! I would bet the farm that this is a coywolf (Red wolf/coyote cross) and an absolutely gorgeous specimen! Glad you taped it instead of killing it, like so many others would have done. He was doing what he was supposed to be doing- hunting in the woods. Thanks for sharing!

[@slit4659]

Valerie Hunsinger ......I would of blown it's head clear OFF.😎

[@GTX1123]

Coywolves have benefited from the wolf genes they acquired from wolves from the standpoint that they use their environment differently and now hunt larger prey because they themselves are larger and bolder. While it might help to thin deer herds, I think this is also why you are starting to hear about more incidents involving coyotes stalking humans and even attacking them.

[@cdfgh1111]

don't worry about not soiling yourself....several of us did it for you by proxy..... got to go !. thanks for the video young man.

[@sheila13669]

OK... That was one of the best videos I've seen on here for awe factor. I loved every second of it. What a beauty! I've walked in the woods since I was a young and love seeing the wildlife around me. I was truly mesmerized. Thanks for sharing.

[@gilbet]

Commere, puppy!!! Coyotes are so cute and fluffy...almost worth getting scratched and bit just to snuggle with one. I'd be just like Lenny...hug him and squeeze him and name him George

[@CanadiaNecro1]

The reason I think this isn't an ordinary coyote is that it's looking staight at the man like a dog. Coyotes mostly aproach with their noses pointed down, it's unique to them.This one's gotta be a hybrid of some kind. He no doubt heard those tantalizing turkey calls and thought he was gonna get dinner.

[@coleus]

That's so beautiful! Looking into the eyes of a good ol coyote! A fascination with nature itself!

[@joerail99]

How were you able to hold the camera steady when he charged?

[@Kasonas]

Wow, that's a huge coyote. His face an snout look more german shepherd like. He's a beauty, but I'd not want to face off with him. You are brave, and glad you were able to capture and share. :)

[@PauliverTwist]

thanks for letting it live

[@crowdcor225]

Once that coyote realized it's mistake, it was like "HOLY CHEESEGRATERS", and beat the heck out of dodge...

[@GTX1123]

Very interesting that you bring this up. It's been theorized that there may also be some cross breeding with red wolves as well.

[@dons8992]

That is a Mexican wolf, they're actually known to be kind of docile and not aggressive and actually not very tough either

[@dons8992]

It's proven that they breed with the red wolves..... I live directly south of Lake Michigan in Northern Indiana I've seen Transiant wolves 3 times here, two times they were Mexican wolves, one time was it an actual Timberwolf

[@GTX1123]

@@dons8992 Interesting. Although Coywolves can get rather large so it is possible that is what you saw. I believe the Mexican wolf weighs between 50 and 80 lbs. Although unusual, Coywolves can get as large as 70 lbs.

[@asif62621]

Yep, if a coy wolf mates with a wolf, you’d easily get something this big or bigger, I think.

[@hermit6208]

That's an amazing level of restraint. And honesty too

[@BrooklynSnowDogs]

Beautiful creature. Thank goodness you scared him off and no casualties. Like newwolf1998xd, thanks for not killing him.

[@KellyMcCoy1985]

I'm a zoologist, that is most definitely a wolf. You can sometimes tell just by the sheer bulk, husky size of the animal.

[@HornadyMatt]

I love seeing these guys when I hunt. Truly beautiful animals. I don't kill what I don't eat...

[@douglawyer51]

Matthew Steele I enjoy eating wild turkey and venison, so that is why I always spend time, usually January thru March calling in coyotes and shooting them. We have way too many predators and it helps the deer and turkeys out. Coyotes eat a lot of rodents, true but they also kill squirrels,rabbits and pheasants and quail. There are many benefits for all wildlife when you kill a coyote. Im

[@douglawyer51]

Matthew Steele I was not opposing your view, just wanted to explain why I do shoot them. Be safe out there.

[@geralddunn9138]

Coyote makes the best jerky I have ever tasted from wild game. Just saying try it once and you will be hooked.

[@sinneadfert]

LOL! He didn't mistake you for "food", rofl! He was curious as to what you were.

[@bbbvvv312]

LOL. He almost messed his drawers, but the coyote probably did mess his. That was one of the best coyote "Oh crap, it's a human" clips I have seen. Good job getting him in that close. Did you get a turkey?

[@christopherroyluna2877]

That wasnt attack mode. More like curiosity on the coyote's face!!! Such a sweet face. It was as if he was smiling at you!!!

[@garrywebb2225]

That's definitely a coyote, in winter coat, which makes it look larger. The long skinny muzzle when it turns it's head sideways is a dead giveaway. A wolf has a much beefier head!

[@WildInNewEngland]

Around here the coyotes are very skittish... EXCEPT when they're not. Great video!

[@tigress666]

For the people saying it was too brave to be a coyote, coyotes are the ones that are not so afraid of people, who have adapted to even living in the suburbs with people. Wolves are very shy and you would be very hard pressed to see them approaching a person at all. Even the researches who follow wolves with tracking devices barely ever get a chance to see them cause they are very shy.

[@scottydawg1234567]

I have to admit that that coyote is adorable.

[@wutterputter]

saw a coyote 10 mins ago. I live in central new york about 1 hour north of binghamton. Left my dog out on the deck to get some fresh air and heard him starting to bark aggresivly. hes a 120lb German Shepard. walked out onto the deck to check it out and there was a coyote looked 100% just like the one in this video just trotting along 5 feet from my deck paying no attention to me or my barking dog. was a cool sight to see him. he looked around 80 pounds full white thick coat.

[@mspoohbearfan]

That is one gorgeous coyote that's so wolflike my gosh:)

[@gillmiller3474]

That looked like a wolf compared to my midwest yotes

[@formula13x]

Silly people, this man knows what he saw, and what species he has in his area. It's a yote.. No doubt about it. You can get a good look at it's coloring in 1:36. See the red behind the ears and on the muzzle? The saddleback dark grey and you can see the dark tipped bushy tail when it runs down towards him. Just a great furred yote. Wish the fur got like that on them down here in the south. I've never gotten one that nice looking!

[@desertblbuesman]

Good video. A little glimpse of the personality of a coyote.

[@whiteycorngood]

That's either the biggest, healthiest coyote in history, or it's a wolf.

[@solocitizen]

It was all like "Imma Fire'in meh laser" and then at the last minute it was like "do not want" and turned around.

[@m8s4lif]

My guess is that the coyote was thinking "What is THAT silly looking thing? Oh my goodness I think that hes about to soil himself, I'm getting out of here"

[@caitlmac1]

Where was this footage shot? Cause if you were in North Carolina or near there, theres a good chance that's a red wolf or red wolf/coyote hybrid. The two species interbreeding has been an issue with that reintroduction.

[@kaymacpete]

You are lucky to share your world with such a beautiful creature.

[@znewpy]

He looked just like my cat when she's playing! She's like "Ready, set, go, turn"! >

[@wolfdenpaul]

I have 40 acres near White Cloud, Mich, and lots of woods around us, we also have a pack of coyotes in our area, and they tend to stay away from us, and if they see me out back, they run away. They have been around our area for years, they will go after small animals "small dogs, cats, or fawns". Never had one attack a human, had one in a party store in Grand Rapids, poor animal was scared to death, but DNR caught him safely and took him back into the wilds.

[@theoharatos]

What a beautiful coyote! He does look kinda wolfish, really just because of his size. But look at look at his snout....way too long and narrow to be a wolf. Wolves are alot stockier than this and their faces are much larger and more square. Gorgeous animal, what a cool experience for whoever got to film this.

[@musicalbenjiman]

Almost certainly a coywolf. Too small for a wolf, but too husky for a pure coyote.

[@CorpusChristi83]

actually, Coyotes are dangerous when they get accustom to humans, so if you are in a suburban setting and a coyote is wandering into your backyard, you could be in danger. If you live in a rural area, and the coyote doesn't usually see humans, and you run into one in the middle of the woods, it'll just walk away, or RUN away. I live in the country, and I've literally been in front of a pack of 6coyotes, up here, stamp you foot and make a noise, an they run like hell. It depends where you live.

[@jntroisi]

Coyotes are breeding with Red Wolves in the East. If you go from East to West, across Canada anyway, the hybrid Coyotes get smaller and small to the West.

[@PBTvids]

such a beautifle creature three of them usually come by my house and hunt the rodents. iv seen them hunt a deer b4. very successful creatures.

[@DrewArtist]

Nice yote, did the shotgun mess up the hide?

[@miqsmum]

This has definately got to be a Coywolf! It's not pure wolf as it's ears are too pointed. Wolves have rounded shorter ears. Coyotes have much skinnier faces and look more like a fox. However I live in Saskatchewan and our coyotes are tiny compare to the Eastern Coyote or those that dwell to the west of us. Excellent Footage and there is no way I'd have held out sitting that long!

[@GTX1123]

That's a Coywolf, Coyotes are smaller, skinnier and look almost fox like.

[@Davidjames12348]

great vid did you get a turkey, Last year i was calling turkeys and a coyote came in and it had a redish coat, must have been mixed with a dog at some point maybe, wish I had a slug

[@kingofkards91]

Coyote attacks on humans are pretty rare, they're so scared of people. My uncle is a doctor and he says he's only had to treat a coyote bite once.

[@Ocelot1962]

Sorry to differ with you, guys, but that is definately a coyote--100% proof. I've lived in Texas for over 20 years and have seen more coyotes than I can count. I've see lots of coydogs, too. Coyote attacks on humans are rare, but the number of cases continue to grow as we encroach on their land and they lose their fear of us.

[@loopytoopy]

thats no coyote thats a wolf!

[@donaldking5097]

I agree

[@animebagelnims2333]

don't wolves travel in packs

[@loopytoopy]

Morion Bardwell ever heard of the term "lone wolf"

[@animebagelnims2333]

yep

[@fernandodagod4135]

+Morion Bardwell 0

[@sooooooo8]

Good job, that Coyote looked a bit like a hybrid (wolf/coyote). I’v seen animals behave this way if your in full camo and remain still. They see you but don’t know what you are.

[@Ocelot1962]

Yeah, I read that book, too. It is our land--to steward and manage, not use up and destroy.

[@Aaron1100us00]

And you didnt shoot it because?

[@DDLovett]

Mmm. All of a sudden I am less and less keen to go camping in the USA. I think I'll stick to the UK where we are more likely to bump into geography teachers in our forests. I would have pooped and used up all my ammo if I was faced with that.

[@brianferris1233]

Excellent footage.

[@lukewarmandbothered]

That's a wolf. Coyotes have thinner muzzles and much pointier, triangular ears. This guy was close to a lot worse trouble than he realized.

[@comaradella]

WELL DONE, GREAT AUDIO TOO, I often see beautiful nature videos spoiled by music. congratulations from Argentina

[@wildcenter]

Love this video. Can we get copy for The Wild Center?

[@jabrad316]

That one seemed awfully big to be a coyote. It looked more like a wolf to me. Coyotes are much more skittish.

[@HookaMega]

LOL have you ever seen a wolf / yote hunt? they crouch and stalk their victim, this was just a curious animal. Note the flickering of the ears and stuff, if he were planning to attack he would have his ears back and tried to be more stealthy.

[@rhinodarling]

My grandparents lost like 6 dogs to coyotes. Dad lost two. Dad had his dogs get attacked up by the house 50 times. Once he had to run out and stop them they had his shepards by the legs and were gutting it. I myself have had to save a 6 month old malamute. They look at them as easy food. You need less studies and more experence.

[@applecore17]

I read your post. but not sure if I'm interpreting correctly. I *thought* the guy was using a turkey call (though I don't believe I heard one). Combine that with camouflage and the hunter's ability to freeze. That coy/dog/wolf was highly curious (and probably very hungry as usual). I speak coyote too. It was a cautious, natural reaction to the call of potential prey. Nothing more. There was no malice in that animal toward the hunter.

[@cynjim88]

That really does look like a wolf, the snout seems much thicker than a coyote's. Well, at least the coyote in my yard. And the marking are different than my area coyotes. Where was this video taken? Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad you didn't shoot it!!!

[@chrisrus1965]

I agree. I don't know where this was filmed, but in the northeast North America, the "Eastern Coyotes" are mostly hybrids and look very lupine. One shot in Maine was 80% wolf. Be careful!

[@onthebus17]

As others have said, and it's obvious to anyone who lives around them, this is not a Coyote, it's a wolf.

[@Draconic]

@Cntryby86 how about stepping foot into a zoo where wolf and coyote's cage lines up and has a big board providing their info for u to learn and practice to visually distinguish their kinds? Would that work?

[@bilvis48]

@philaheen i agree phil. what is very common now due to lack of natural environment is wolves mating with coyotes, this animal has a heavy head, thick set upper body, and 'CLEARLY' a wolf muzzle, zygomatic arc, and broader spread between the eyes! Though the ears look longer, they are not held at an angle. Most coyotes have ears pitched out to the side and slightly backward, like a jackal. Im going with 'wolf' on this one..if not a wolf/yote hybrid!..good call!

[@retiredyeti5555]

A curious young wolf, not sure what he is looking at. "Oh, crap! It's a human!"

[@SnowBurtonKing]

@marmorala The most noticeable difference is the size. Some coyotes can still be equal in size to your average size dog. If you come across one you don’t have to worry as they are usually very shy. This hunter was in full camo so the coyote did not recognize him to be a human. If you just yell of wave your hands they should dart away.

[@Hatchetman6971]

I can tell you that was a coyote. It just had a wash , perm and nails done lol. Really it was a coyote. I've seen a few different variations- mainly due to regional droughts and food availibility. This one looked like it was living in a healthy, water abundant zone.

[@wicaco]

A lot of the coyotes in eastern North America have are actually coyote-wolf hybrids, so the people crying wolf may not be that off target.

[@krazyshady902]

Holy fuck he turned on a dime and pealed some quick

[@Damico07]

A - Thats a wolf B - Im sure it was looking at the turkey decoy and not the actual hunter as a person would probably spook it....

[@Xosidhe]

Man, that’s not one of the mangy, foxy coyotes like we have on the west coast. That guy looked more like a wolf than what I’m used to seeing!

[@JakePVids]

@zivstarosta what are you talking about? what does that have to do with games, i have a remington 870, and the gun looked alot like it, from what i saw. i don't get what that has to do with games

[@graceamazing5981]

WOW........ beautiful animal ! Saw one totally and completely blonde with a luscious mane... like this one...., but no markings at all. Probably 50 -60 lbs. Do not know about it's DNA, and don't care. BTW - for anyone to say that there are NO wolves, and NO mt. lions, in NYS.... they'd have to have 100% perfect knowledge. In other words, they'd have to be able to see into every cave, brush, forest tree, rock outcroppings and meadow all at the SAME time. or they 'just might be mistaken' !!! This canine had long ears and snout and wasn't too long legged .... altho hard to tell height..... makes me think either hybrid, or a young wolf. Just SO pretty ! Very sweet video ! Thanks for posting.

[@CuddlesTheDiviner]

OMG that was too funny, he looked so uncertain there for awhile.

[@CoyoteSurvivor100]

Nowhere is the coyote facing extinction. They are just getting smarter. They are extremely hard to hunt because they learn so quickly from hunters mistakes. That is why they are an apex predator. There would not be a bounty offered by the division of if this were not so. I would worry for every other predator before I would worry about the coyote. Coyotes can be found just about anywhere.

[@darrickw]

its not a wolf, its a damn big foot I tell you

[@highsierra67]

Yeah... ...that was awsome. I am an avid coyote hunter in New Mexico and have had them come within 10 yards... but NEVER at a run to within several feet. Wow! That'll give one a primal instinct to fight. What an adrenaline surge!!!

[@foreverandaday8185]

props to you dude for not shooting the coyote. MUCH RESPECT.

[@Dailyreptilenews]

HUH? soiled yourself? It showed absolutely no aggression, just curiosity. This video should be called Coyote encounter not attack

[@Milo_1368]

Are you sure this ain't a brush wolf? Cause thats a big ass coyote!

[@109367]

He looks like a coyote wolf hybrid.

[@roccotoothycombs]

@idahochas yeah, idaho those are straight up grey wolves. Eastern wolves were never the beasts that straight up grey wolves are. And fyi, the only thing that separates a wolf and a coyote is one thing. Wolves pack hunt period. Coyotes rarely pack hunt and don't pack all year round like a wolf. Eastern Coyotes stay packed up longer or don't break up at all. They're an inbetween. Not afraid of people, take larger game as a pack. wolves in s.ontario aren't very big either.

[@AfternoonProductions]

pause at 0:38 SO CUTE!!!! But yet, so deadly...

[@tigress666]

Coyotes have become the nuisance because people hunted off wolves from most of their natural range. Wolves were why coyotes hadn't spread from the southwestern US. With no wolves around, coyotes spread across more so its our own doing why they are such a nuisance in many places. If we kept the wolves instead, the wolves would stay away from human habitation as they are honestly the much shyer animal.

[@Reallysexyryan]

actually we do have wolves in western NY. 2 years ago they released 6 pairs of wolves in sullivan county to control the coyote and deer population.they then have obviously not stayed in just sullivan county and moved upstate.

[@UglyMannheim]

I recently moved to the central NY state area and just saw my first coyote in our backyard. How worried should I be? ..there is a small child in the house.

[@Snailbarf]

there's only been 1 confirmed coyote kill of a human ever, and that was just a little girl. They're opportunistic, and won't attack anything as big as an adult human unless he's had a heart attack or some obvious distress. What I do like about this vid is it shows how clever coyotes are hunting in pairs. All of a sudden whoosh you see the other one about halfway through. Coyotes are constantly adapting, and I doubt that little girl incident will be the only confirmed human kill for long.

[@GUMMYBEAYUH]

Most Coyotes, especially in the Woodlands of the East Coast, range between 30-55 lbs. This Coyote looked fairly big, almost like a Wolf. Usually they are a lot easier to distinguish from their larger cousins, but this one was really filled out. "nicholasbhicks", I've never heard of a 75 pounder, but if they are in fact interbreeding with Wolves, I can see some achieving that size. That's scary to be honest, a 75 lb. Coyote, you might as well be going against a small Timber Wolf.

[@werewolfmanjackal]

This is definitely a wolf. Once the wolf realized that his target was a human,the wolf went about its business.

[@GST90]

Hey Kid! Im a computer! Stop all the downloading! Damn, that was close! Your camo is obviously working =)

[@khayelitshaissafe]

I don't get it. What happened? Why is your gun on the ground?

[@m8s4lif]

I'm no expert, but that looked to me like it may have been a hybrid. Of course coyotes may look a little different in different parts of the country. A beautiful animal. Nice video.

[@coldfreshwater]

This coyote is truly beautiful. all dogs are related to the coyote as a coyote & red wolf mated & all dogs are a result of this match but this coyote is the real thing & has not been bred to suit mans needs as dogs have.The dogs ears flop over because man fed them the hearing lost importance.