RE: are coyotes really...
I believe that coyotes are the most cunning animal anywhere. They adapt to every situation and, no matter how hard we've tried, we've been unable to wipe them out of any areas. I don't believe that they just cull the deer heard. Several years ago, while sitting in a bow stand, two coyotes chased a nice fork buck through one of my shooting lanes. One of them circled back and I ended up taking him with a bow. One of my most memorable kills.
I usually take out coyotes when ever I see them. Not because I think that they kill that many deer,although I think they get plenty, but mostly because I think they need to be kept in check.