to start I live in upsate south carolina.from what I understand our coyotes are a little bigger than other places,35-60 lbs.I shot my 1st yesterday,just over 40 lbs and black.top of back to tip of nose black,underside dark grey.under fur blackish grey.thought it was a dog a first till I got a good look at through my scope.my 22 hornett dropped him in his tracks at 125 yards.top teeth extended to the bottom of his lower jaw.boy did it look wicked. 