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A Disturbance in the Forest
By Teddy Dawes
Jim from Newberry writes:
“I live on kind of a big acreage. Three sides of it face some woods, the other side faces a gravel road. Two nights ago my wife and I heard some growling outside. We don’t have a dog, so we knew it wasn’t that. I got my rifle from under the bed and carefully walked outside. At first I didn’t see anything but then over by the hen house I heard it again this time very, very loud. I couldn’t believe what I saw. At first I thought it was a mountain lion or some kind of cougar, but I soon realized I was wrong.
Guys, I don’t know what it was but it was terrifying. It had grey brown fur and very, pointy ears. It’s eyes glowed yellow in the moonlight. I took aim, but before I could shoot it ran off into the woods.
The next day I took some buddies out through the woods to try to find it, but all we found was the mangled remains of my chickens out by the grove.
I read your magazine all the time, but I never thought I’d be experiencing one of the things like I read about. If it comes back it’s going to get whats coming to it.”
Thanks for the account, Jim.
Based on your limited description of the animal I would suggest you look into any reports of coyote activity in your area. There are numerous reports each year of coyotes encroaching on humans; the continued destruction of their habitat, along with natural strains such as drought or famine, is forcing predators to get food where they can. Report this incident to your DNR and document any further incidents by photographing anything left behind by the animal: tracks, blood, fur, or even droppings.
Always be cautious following any predators into the wild, remember that each step you take away from your world is one closer to theirs. Being properly armed is a good precaution in case you stumble upon an aggressive animal. Coyotes and mountain lions rarely attack humans, but you don’t want to interrupt a predator in the middle of a meal.
–Teddy
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