Thermal Predator Hunting | 60 Coyotes Down by O'Neill Ops

Epic thermal predator hunting with O'Neill Ops - 2019 Edition. 60 coyotes down captured through the Trijicon IR Hunter MKIII 60mm and the FLIR Thermosight Pro PTS736

Why hunt coyotes?

As 4th generation ranchers and farmers, hunting coyotes is not just a hobby or a pastime for O'Neill Ops. They have a duty to protect the cattle that they raise for food. For them, predator hunting is not merely a sport, but a way of life.

Coyotes are presently the most abundant livestock predators in western North America, causing the majority of sheep, goat, and cattle losses. For example, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, coyotes were responsible for 60.5% of the 224,000 sheep deaths attributed to predation in 2004. The total number of sheep deaths in 2004 comprised 2.22% of the total sheep and lamb population in the United States, which, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service USDA report, totaled 4.66 million and 7.80 million heads respectively as of July 1, 2005. Because coyote populations are typically many times greater and more widely distributed than those of wolves, coyotes cause more overall predation losses. The United States government agents routinely shoot, poison, trap, and kill about 90,000 coyotes each year to protect livestock.

Coyotes typically bite the throat just behind the jaw and below the ear when attacking adult sheep or goats, with death commonly resulting from suffocation. Blood loss is usually a secondary cause of death. Calves and heavily fleeced sheep are killed by attacking the flanks or hindquarters, causing shock and blood loss. When attacking smaller prey, such as young lambs, the kill is made by biting the skull and spinal regions, causing massive tissue and bone damage. Small or young prey may be completely carried off, leaving only blood as evidence of a kill.

In the absence of hunting pressure on coyotes practiced by rural people, urban coyotes are losing their fear of humans, which is further worsened by people intentionally or unintentionally feeding coyotes. In such situations, some coyotes have begun to act aggressively toward humans, chasing joggers and bicyclists, confronting people walking their dogs, and stalking small children. Non-rabid coyotes in these areas sometimes target small children, mostly under the age of 10, though some adults have been bitten.

In a recent incident, YouTube personality Logan Paul’s dog, Kong da savage died after being attacked by coyotes in Los Angeles. According to Paul’s Instagram story and security camera footage, a pair of wild coyotes appeared in Paul’s front yard causing Kong to start barking. The coyotes jumped the fence to the house and that was the last time Kong was seen alive.

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[tizzinr]

This is not hunting... this is a coward behind the rifle

[letthechipsfly]

Take your time shoot to kill not injure. 99.9% of these shots are dead drops, they never knew what hit them. No injured dogs scurry and screaming, just clean kill's. Ethical, if you will. Bravo boys!

[louisluisss]

This honestly looks fun, not only are you protecting your cattle, pets, hell even family. But your also improving the security and confidence of going out side. (Also the aim)

[hainhatphung]

2015 my grandfather's farm in Madison was attacked by coyotes, chasing after the calves right inside the barn. Most of them were new born, which might have been the reason behind that "raid". Though we found out they actually dug a spot from the side of our barn for weeks now, just made things easier.

Joined with my uncle and his friends' hunting parties the next day. 22-250 was coyote-specific and almost everyone (in those parties, at least) used that, but all I had was .223. All hands patted down more than 40 coyotes, and they didn't return until next summer.

We lost more than 20 calves from that night, even some cows got their foot mangled. I wasn't the only one who cried at that scene. They don't afraid of us anymore, so this "population control act" is the only answer until we have better way around.


If you want to call it cowardice, then imagine yourself as a farmer raising stocks since ever, and think of that scene when those things breach into your farm without any prejudices. Take pride in protecting your property, or go elsewhere. Prayers don't raise food to our mouth.

[tonihollingsworth]

Much respect for what you do. Some people just don’t understand how important it is to protect livestock and people from these deadly animals. I have seen documentaries where they have ripped men to shreds. This is not cowardly. It is a necessity.

[arnoldromo]

I love that the person who runs this channel hearts and pins those ridiculous "u just kill 4 fun u monster" comments

[joannemercader]

I have not ever seen this many coyotes. Do they have packs this big just because of the cows? No animals or people would be safe from this large group. Good thing guns and hunters do what needs to be done. Thank you.

[mohsinkamran]

Why did’t you nuke them when your were on a 25 killstreak?

[jpkral]

I've had many dogs that were killled and/or harmed by coyotes. Very bad problem up here in the Colorado Rockies, so watching this makes me smile. Doing a good job.

[Tikkarifle]

Some people forget that these animals are pests and a big problem for many people.
These men obviously work together a lot. They seem to do a good job and are as humane as possible and keep the ranges sensible. If you don't like it, don't watch it. These guys probably know more about nature than most of us will ever see.

[Thej]

For the people complaining about the time to kill, remember that there are several shooters, syncing shots on several targets, trying to hit small fatal spots like the heart or brain. If they miss, the shot can be non-fatal, inhuman, or whiffed completely. They need to do maximum damage in a small amount of time, before the rest of the coyotes are alerted, run away, hid, move out of range, so many factors that the shooters need to consider for the best shot and maximum effect.

[edwardx.winston]

I disagree with the comments about slow target acquisition. The goal here is ethical kills with minimal suffering. 90% of these shots resulted in instant death.

[PRRepublicOfKorea]

This isn't animal cruelty.

**This is pest control.**

[shirleytwsw]

Road runner is somwhere laughing his ass off

[HGT]

Dude... Call of Duty should have a "coyote" mode

[CatFarmAgriculture]

The passion and enthusiasm that hunters bring to their pursuit of game reflect a deep connection to nature and a profound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

[HelenWheelsUtah]

That's some pretty impressive shooting. Having quiet rifles doesn't upset every coyote in the whole area. You just got yourself another subscriber.

[Hercules-vm]

All the haters clearly don't see all the cow carcasses laying around from these coyotes killing them.

[lucaswallace]

I like How he only takes the shot If its a sure kill.

[davidedutremblay]

Excellent marksmanship
Some real long shots here
Glad that you are keeping our farms safe !