Quote Originally Posted by christian View Post
Your best (only) bet, if they become a nuisance, is to trap them.
An XL Havahart (live) trap might fit a coyote. Once you have the animal in the trap, you can then safely relocate it or move it to a location where it can be safely dispatched. If you go the relocation route, PM me for Steve P's address.

Poison would probably do the trick, but I wouldn't suggest it due to potential unintended damage (to your cat, other wildlife, yourself, etcetera). Unless, of course, you were thinking of blasting "Talk Dirty to Me" on loop at them over a loudspeaker. That might be a great idea.

I agree that the pellet gun is a bad idea.

And, check the regulations before you do anything. You may need to get some sort of nuisance animal removal permit in order to be legal.