Hunters are bigger concern than the coyotes, says Inverhuron resident

To the Editor:
RE: “Tiverton news, March 15”

I had reported that there were many coyotes spotted on the lake in Inverhuron and to be careful. This was not an open invitation for people with guns, some of whom don't even live here, to come down and hunt them. 

The hunters are now causing more concern than the coyotes. The hunters have been spotted going into the bush behind homes with guns. Some residents are concerned that the hunters have been trapping squirrels to use as bait.

Inverhuron residents don't want vigilante hunters coming and hunting where people walk with their pets. To date, there have been no reports of coyotes attacking people or their pets and if that were to happen, then the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) would be notified.

This is the mating season of coyotes and wolves, and some of these coyotes could be ready to give birth. They will soon be moving back into the bush and rearing their young. Nature has its own way of regulating wildlife and when nature needs help, the MNR will step in.

Please respect the residents of Inverhuron and their natural environment and let nature take it's course.

Karen Ballok
Inverhuron