Originally Posted By: crapshootPersonal decision you will have to make for yourself.
Sound advice.
Everyone has his or her own reason for killing them all this time of year, or certain ones or none at all. For me personally, I let them all walk. I have had a nursing female visit my bait site a few times and I could have shot her, but I know pups are either in the den or very young. I don't have live stock, so I'm not under pressure to shoot her or any. I do know coyotes can be tough on deer fawns. A neighbor has different ideas and kills them all any time of year, including pups. We all have our own reasons.
Still, I can't bring myself to shoot a female when I know she has pups. That's just me and my decision. I would love to drop the hammer on one right now, but instead have been enjoying videoing them at night. Hopefully a time will come later this fall/winter when I have some opportunities.
My thoughts: Go with your inner feeling, and that will be the right choice for you.
Video allows me to stay in the game somewhat during the summer months. Here is a coyote I videoed a few nights ago. It would have been an easy kill at 60 yards and under. The night was very dark and the home-made night vision outfit allowed me to see like daylight.