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Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote?

Posted By: gary roberson

Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/07/22 06:48 PM

I am writing an article for THE JOURNAL OF THE TEXAS TROPHY HUNTER about black panthers. I mention that melanistic coyotes do exist and are fairly common in some areas of East and Southeastern Texas. I have never seen or killed a black coyote so going to lean on one of my buddies to help me out. I will give you photo credit in the magazine.
Adios,
Gary
Posted By: JCB

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/07/22 08:50 PM

You looking for a live picture of one or a dead picture of one? I have a picture of one killed on our lease back in the 1980's but I would have to find it.
Posted By: JCB

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/07/22 09:00 PM

Here it is. Was killed in Freestone county by another guy on our lease back in the mid 1980's.

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Posted By: Creekrunner

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/07/22 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by JCB
Here it is. Was killed in Freestone county by another guy on our lease back in the mid 1980's.

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And...he was wearing the coolest camo pattern...ever. up
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/08/22 01:47 AM

Very cool
Posted By: deuce12

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/08/22 03:53 PM

This one was shot in Falls County


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Posted By: Boggyman

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/09/22 06:14 AM

This one was shot this year in Rusk County [Linked Image]
Posted By: gary roberson

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/09/22 06:45 PM

Thanks so much guys!!! I got one from my friend, Byron South that should work just fine. It was great seeing all the melanistic coyotes from various parts of the state.
Adios and Thanks Again!
Gary
Posted By: JCB

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/09/22 07:09 PM

I got pics of black panthers. Bet Byron ain’t gots none of them! bolt
Posted By: gary roberson

Re: Does anyone have a photo of a melanistic coyote? - 06/10/22 02:13 PM

I would love to see those as well!!!!!
Adios,
Gary
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