Coyote or Wolf?
Please note that you may be hunting in Mexican gray wolf territory. It is important that you can distinguish the difference between coyotes and these smaller-sized wolf species.
| Nose is pointy | Nose is blocky |
| Ears are large and pointy | Ears are small in proportion to head |
| Tail is short and fluffy | Tail is long and stringy |
| 20-35 pounds | 50-80 pounds |
| 4 feet long and 1–2 feet tall at the shoulder | 5 feet long and 2–3 feet tall at the shoulder |
| Moves with more bounce | Moves in a stiff, heavy gait |
| Shorter legs with smaller paws | Long, lanky legs with large paws |
Not all wolves have radio collars.