We have chosen to live in a rural community for many reasons, one being our love for animals both domestic and wild. We ALL enjoy seeing the wild animals in their natural habitat and realize that they are constantly in the survival mode. Crooked River Ranch Oregon is a community. It is a neighborhood, with an association, activities, families, children and elderly, with a common bond. We all love our community, the outdoors, nature, wildlife AND our domestic pets/livestock.
At Crooked River Ranch, we have been experiencing an escalating number of attacks and sightings (both observed and suspected) of coyote presence. We have first hand evidence of coyotes; attacking domestic pets, stalking humans and horses, chasing down and killing domestic pets (frequently in their own yard), killing chickens and cats, digging under wire enclosures (and not backing down when a human was present), scaling 6 ft fences and more...both in darkness and daylight. These animals are fearless (this is escalating), have no natural predators and multiply many times a year on our Ranch. We have NO protection, we are not allowed to discharge a weapon, many don't have a weapon, as well as now fear for our own safety. We are becoming frightened that a small child or a frail elderly resident may be the next target. There is a point where we can no longer allow coyotes to regard our properties and animals as their "natural" habitat. A peninsula with rivers on 2 sides the coyotes never have to wonder far for their next meal or drink of water. We moved here to enjoy the rural, natural habitat not to be fearful of stepping foot onto our own property. Help is required before a person is attacked or possibly shot by someone protecting their pets/livestock.
We are requesting immediate attention to this situation from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We are requesting humane removal of these predators as quickly as possible
Updates
December 19, 2015
The reports of sightings coming into my inbox are getting worse every single day. I am currently compiling these incidents to present directly to the board. Take ten minutes right now to call the association office and demand a clear plan for our safety.
December 19, 2015
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our neighborhood is united in demanding safety for our families and pets. Send this link to three neighbors right now and email your county representative to insist they address the coyote threat today.
27 Comments
humane removal of a predator that is capable of such massive numbers is only transporting the problem to another area, and if this is not taken care of it will affect our deer and elk numbers as well as small game they need to open up hunting of this destructive animal to control its numbers not disperse them.
Nature is out of balance on CRR and we need immediate safe, controlled, HUMANE intervention to bring the coyote population back into balance here. Pets are being killed at an alarming rate now; it is not even safe to be close to one's house with a dog on a leash - very high possibility of coyote attack. Don't want to see hundreds of residents shooting up CRR and inevitably hitting something/someone other than a coyote - we are headed for that. Please take action now to bring the coyotes back into balance with us.
I agree that their numbers have increased in the almost 20 years that I have lived here and the rabbit and quail populations are almost nil.
My dog was killed by a coyote a year ago in my front yard while I was 50 yards away!!! He yelped three times and I couldn't get there fast enough before he was dragged off a quarter mile away. I have lived in CRR 16 years and have noticed the numbers of coyotes rising and the lack of fear they are exhibiting! I would like something done as this situation is getting out of control. They have no natural predators here and need to be thinned out. If they are going for livestock, then why not a two year old child? What is it going to take? My husband has called the ODFW and been pretty much told that nothing can be done. I sure hope this petition will change the situation and show the serious problem we have here. Thank you.
My property backs up to BLM and I see a BIG coyote daily going down the fence line , I was not aware that they can jump a fence or will dig underneath , I fear for the safety of my goats and mini horse do I now lock them in the barn at night, this may keep them safe at night but certainly not during the day time , something has got robe done about the growing coyote population out here. I'm all for trapping them!
As long as it is humane removal I am in. I lost my dog about 3 months ago to an attack.
Their are too many coyotes here.Time to get rid of them.
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We have chosen to live in a rural community for many reasons, one being our love for animals both domestic and wild. We ALL enjoy seeing the wild animals in their natural habitat and realize that they are constantly in the survival mode. Crooked River Ranch Oregon is a community. It is a neighborhood, with an association, activities, families, children and elderly, with a common bond. We all love our community, the outdoors, nature, wildlife AND our domestic pets/livestock.
At Crooked River Ranch, we have been experiencing an escalating number of attacks and sightings (both observed and suspected) of coyote presence. We have first hand evidence of coyotes; attacking domestic pets, stalking humans and horses, chasing down and killing domestic pets (frequently in their own yard), killing chickens and cats, digging under wire enclosures (and not backing down when a human was present), scaling 6 ft fences and more...both in darkness and daylight. These animals are fearless (this is escalating), have no natural predators and multiply many times a year on our Ranch. We have NO protection, we are not allowed to discharge a weapon, many don't have a weapon, as well as now fear for our own safety. We are becoming frightened that a small child or a frail elderly resident may be the next target. There is a point where we can no longer allow coyotes to regard our properties and animals as their "natural" habitat. A peninsula with rivers on 2 sides the coyotes never have to wonder far for their next meal or drink of water. We moved here to enjoy the rural, natural habitat not to be fearful of stepping foot onto our own property. Help is required before a person is attacked or possibly shot by someone protecting their pets/livestock.
We are requesting immediate attention to this situation from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We are requesting humane removal of these predators as quickly as possible
Updates
December 19, 2015
The reports of sightings coming into my inbox are getting worse every single day. I am currently compiling these incidents to present directly to the board. Take ten minutes right now to call the association office and demand a clear plan for our safety.
December 19, 2015
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that our neighborhood is united in demanding safety for our families and pets. Send this link to three neighbors right now and email your county representative to insist they address the coyote threat today.
27 Comments
Over the last 2 yrs, I have had coyotes kill my 6 mo cavapoo and he was just on my deck. They even killed my 15 yr old coonhound. They just attacked at 9am on 3/7/26, my 5 Mo old cavapoo, who was taking a poop 15 yards from me, by our gazebo. I screamed and ran towards my dog and the coyote dropped him, thank God. Rocky has 6 puncture wounds on his neck. The coyotes have to have a den very close by. Can't we reduce the number of them. Their even going after my horse and tormenting her. This is bull. If anyone can help me, my name is Naomi and you have my email already. Thank you.
humane removal of a predator that is capable of such massive numbers is only transporting the problem to another area, and if this is not taken care of it will affect our deer and elk numbers as well as small game they need to open up hunting of this destructive animal to control its numbers not disperse them.
Nature is out of balance on CRR and we need immediate safe, controlled, HUMANE intervention to bring the coyote population back into balance here. Pets are being killed at an alarming rate now; it is not even safe to be close to one's house with a dog on a leash - very high possibility of coyote attack. Don't want to see hundreds of residents shooting up CRR and inevitably hitting something/someone other than a coyote - we are headed for that. Please take action now to bring the coyotes back into balance with us.
I agree that their numbers have increased in the almost 20 years that I have lived here and the rabbit and quail populations are almost nil.
My dog was killed by a coyote a year ago in my front yard while I was 50 yards away!!! He yelped three times and I couldn't get there fast enough before he was dragged off a quarter mile away. I have lived in CRR 16 years and have noticed the numbers of coyotes rising and the lack of fear they are exhibiting! I would like something done as this situation is getting out of control. They have no natural predators here and need to be thinned out. If they are going for livestock, then why not a two year old child? What is it going to take? My husband has called the ODFW and been pretty much told that nothing can be done. I sure hope this petition will change the situation and show the serious problem we have here. Thank you.
My property backs up to BLM and I see a BIG coyote daily going down the fence line , I was not aware that they can jump a fence or will dig underneath , I fear for the safety of my goats and mini horse do I now lock them in the barn at night, this may keep them safe at night but certainly not during the day time , something has got robe done about the growing coyote population out here. I'm all for trapping them!
As long as it is humane removal I am in. I lost my dog about 3 months ago to an attack.
Their are too many coyotes here.Time to get rid of them.
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Over the last 2 yrs, I have had coyotes kill my 6 mo cavapoo and he was just on my deck. They even killed my 15 yr old coonhound. They just attacked at 9am on 3/7/26, my 5 Mo old cavapoo, who was taking a poop 15 yards from me, by our gazebo. I screamed and ran towards my dog and the coyote dropped him, thank God. Rocky has 6 puncture wounds on his neck. The coyotes have to have a den very close by. Can't we reduce the number of them. Their even going after my horse and tormenting her. This is bull. If anyone can help me, my name is Naomi and you have my email already. Thank you.