I was out this AM in Zone 2 and saw a total of 9 does/buttons/etc. In each case the deer were extremely nervous to the point that I thought a buck was chasing them or something. However, at about 8.30am, 3 does came running over the brook with 3 HUGE coyotes in tow. These animals were absolutely huge with large frames and bushy gray tails. The colorings were more like German Shepherds than the traditional coyotes that I have seen over the last several years. I was thinking about trying to get off a shot but they never came close enough. On the way back to the cabin, my buddy said he saw 5 similar animals chasing deer.

I was told that a cross breed coyote has been making its' way down from NYS but these were definitely not pure coyotes nor a pack of dogs.

Just when the deer population is declining due to the unlimited hunting in NJ we get this!

Looking at the world from 15 feet up.