SUN JOURNAL • August 24, 2023
Re: V. Paul Reynolds’ column, “Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?” (Aug. 12). When deer are found in ecosystems where they naturally belong and are meant to thrive, coyote’s presence helps the herd to remain in good health and resilient. As a member on this coyote management sub-committee 2020-2030, I felt the whole process left much to be desired. There were five biologists, and every single one voted in favor of a closed season for our coyotes … except Gerry Lavigne, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine affiliate. He strongly advocates for the killing of Maine’s coyotes, non-stop, year-round, including the killing of coyote pups and/or the killing the parent coyotes. “Fox guarding the hen house.” ~ Claire Perry, Owl’s Head