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According to Paul Mueller: “A man, reported to be Eli Perin, has allegedly lined a fence with dead coyotes, sparking outrage from neighbors who say they’re forced to see it daily. He’s also taken to social media defending it.”

World Animal News (WAN) has confirmed details and provided recent updates on this disturbing incident.

Content Advisory: Video footage of the incident is available HERE.

WAN spoke in depth with Captain Jones of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding whether these actions were illegal. While WAN firmly believes such acts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, officials confirmed that, shockingly, they are legally permitted under current Georgia law.

Authorities stated they have received multiple calls from concerned members of the public. Captain Jones explained to WAN that game wardens reviewed the situation and determined there are no violations they can pursue, as the coyotes were hung on the individual’s own fence.

While Captain Jones described the incident as being in “poor taste,” WAN emphasized that the deliberate killing and public display of these animals reflects a profound violation of ethical and humane treatment of wildlife.

Captain Jones further confirmed that coyotes are not a protected species in Georgia, and there is currently no bag limit or closed hunting season. This lack of protection leaves coyotes vulnerable to unethical killing and highlights a critical gap in wildlife policy that demands urgent attention and reform.

While the conversation got heated, WAN emphasizes that, regardless of legal status, coyotes are an important species that play a critical role in the health of our ecosystem. They deserve respect, humane treatment, and protection—not to be subjected to acts that normalize cruelty.

Members of the public who wish to voice their concerns can contact:

• Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office: 📞 (706) 672-4489

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division: 📞  (770) 918-6408