Some high-tech tools are being used Monday to capture coyotes in Brevard County.
Wildlife trappers plan to fly the drone to help them track down the wanted animals that have been spotted in Gleason Park, a popular spot for people to walk their dogs.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trappers started the day by checking their trail cameras with the hopes of finding signs of coyotes on the prowl.
Traps have been set up with raw chicken and watermelon, but so far there has been no luck capturing them.
A drone with an infrared camera will give trappers a bird’s-eye view.
"Trail cameras are usually used by us trappers and hunters alike, but using the drone ... it gives you that aerial view and we can find their den, which shouldn't be too hard," said Leo Cross, a trapper. "I mean, it's not that big of an area where these things are hanging out in."
Last week, Scott Fee said he thinks a coyote killed his cat after his outside surveillance camera captured footage of a coyote chasing his pet on New Year's Day.
Fee's yard backs up to Gleason Park, where many roaming feral cats live.
Wildlife trappers said coyotes are difficult to capture because they are smart and skittish.
(Jerry Hume, Staff)
Trappers are using watermelon and chicken to lure the coyotes into the traps. (Photo courtesy of James Dean)