Coyotes and railroad tracks

[Erie660]

What’s everyone’s experience around railroad tracks? I have a few spots where there are good fields and woods but my permission requires them to cross tracks. If there’s no trains involved, will they cross? I see guys talking about them not crossing gravel roads but I haven’t experienced that yet. Thanks

 

[Spurchaser]

You’ve lost me on this one…why do you think a coyote won’t cross a railroad track or even a road?

 

[KLS]

Will a coyote cross the road/tracks? yes, if they think something is tasty on the other side.

 

[RSG223]

Sit on the edge of the tracks if it's elevated! I've shot lots that way.....

 

[Heymartay]

Lots of places that’s the only cover around. Major travel areas.

 

[hunt0168]

I have a property that has a single railroad track running through it. Always find coyote tracks crossing them at a right of way road between 2 fields. I have not had success calling them in at this property yet, but admittedly don't call it often as I do not have many properties out that way and it's a haul to get there. Working on upping land access out that way to make the trip worthwhile. That said, coyote tracks crossing railroad tracks is proof positive that they will cross them.

There are laws here that prohibit hunting from the RR tracks and right of ways. I assume it is the same elsewhere. Check your laws before setting up on RR Tracks. I doubt a coyote is worth the fines you may receive.