Coyote Hunting Strategies and Behavior

Coyote Hunting Strategies and Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

In New Mexico, Kyle attempts to hunt coyotes by setting up an ambush and using distress calls. After an hour without success, he decides to check his traps. Initially, he finds no signs of coyotes, but eventually, he successfully traps one and takes immediate action. The video highlights the challenges and strategies involved in coyote hunting and trapping.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kyle's initial strategy for hunting coyotes?

Setting up traps

Hunting at night

Using a distress call

Staking out a game trail

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Kyle decide to leave his initial spot?

He heard a coyote elsewhere

He was running out of daylight

He was getting cold

He ran out of ammunition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some reasons Kyle believes the coyotes might not respond to his distress call?

They didn't hear the call or were spooked

They are not hungry

They are too far away

They are nocturnal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Kyle do after finding no signs of coyotes at his first trap?

He checks another trap

He sets up more traps

He gives up and returns to camp

He changes his hunting location

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Kyle react upon finding a coyote in his trap?

He waits to see if more coyotes appear

He immediately shoots the coyote

He tries to release the coyote

He calls for backup

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Kyle note about the intelligence of coyotes?

They are not interested in distress calls

They are easy to trap

They are hard to trap because they are smart

They are only active at night