A few years ago a group of tree-huggers was presenting an alternative to the ranchers for controlling the coyote population. 

It seemed that, after years of the ranchers using the tried and true methods of shooting and/or trapping the predators, the tree-huggers had a "more humane" solution. What they proposed was for the animals to be captured alive, then castrate the males, then let them loose again, and then the population would be controlled. 

I kid you not, this was ACTUALLY proposed to the Wyoming Wool and Sheep Grower's association. 

Well, all the ranchers thought about this amazing idea. Finally, a old boy in the back stood up, kicked his hat back and said: 


"Son, I don' think you understand the problem. These coyotes ain't fuckin' our sheep, they're eating them!!"